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Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Area Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan · See Area Studies nationally

Strong return
+$369,298 over 10 years

For graduates of Area Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

1.2 yrs
Break-even
+703%
10-year ROI
$87,185
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Area StudiesProfessionalNot enough data
Area StudiesMaster'sNot enough data
Area StudiesCertificate$87,185+703%Strong return
Area StudiesAssociate's$62,545$13,821+460%Strong return
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Area Studies at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Certificate$94,964+805%Strong return
2University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Certificate$73,216+462%Strong return
3University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
Certificate$83,946$48,911+425%Strong return
4The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Certificate$74,111+267%Strong return
5George Washington University
Washington, DC
Certificate$87,023+187%Strong return
6University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Certificate$68,367$62,295+185%Strong return
7Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Certificate$92,225$76,142+147%Strong return
8New York University
New York, NY
Certificate$64,679$34,157+23%Break-even

Other majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherCertificate$244,101+3,689%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$153,297$19,475+3,145%Strong return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's$140,827$19,000+2,786%Strong return
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's$120,445+2,771%Strong return
ChemistryMaster's$115,612+2,587%Strong return
Information Science/StudiesAssociate's$125,257$17,592+2,355%Strong return
Computer EngineeringCertificate$172,782+2,332%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$123,120$19,500+2,240%Strong return

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Area Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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10-yr ROI

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.