Area Studies at Stanford University
Stanford, California • Master's
Median Earnings
$90,144
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$90,144
Area Studies
National Average
$59,093
All schools, same program
School Average
$112,437
All programs at Stanford University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
32
Completers (IPEDS)
124
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$90,144
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University (this school) | $90,144 | — |
| Georgetown University | $83,492 | $76,142 |
| George Washington University | $78,610 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $74,369 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $72,551 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,490 | $48,911 |
| University of Chicago | $67,026 | $62,295 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $62,131 | — |
| New York University | $56,699 | $34,157 |
| American University | $49,058 | — |
Other Programs at Stanford University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $247,989 | $153,302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $242,791 | $57,458 |
| Computer Science | $236,118 | — |
| Computer Science | $200,950 | $10,399 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $170,004 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $165,232 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $154,251 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $150,874 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $150,874 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $150,128 | $41,000 |
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.