Area Studies at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$28,019
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$28,019
Area Studies
National Average
$41,648
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,225
All programs at Northwestern University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
13
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$28,019
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $77,707 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $77,557 | $14,839 |
| Cornell University | $75,147 | $17,250 |
| Dartmouth College | $71,072 | $16,520 |
| The University of Alabama | $69,936 | — |
| Williams College | $67,794 | — |
| George Washington University | $65,259 | $24,064 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $63,437 | $21,636 |
| University of Southern California | $62,809 | — |
| Yale University | $62,139 | — |
Other Programs at Northwestern University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $273,201 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,658 | $81,076 |
| Law | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $203,846 | $76,735 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $193,869 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $182,840 | $64,256 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $182,280 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,924 | $42,454 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.