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2023 Best Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington

4 Colleges
$31,493 Avg Salary
$20,522 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Area Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 236 degrees and certificates were awarded to area studies students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #76 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington

The following schools top our list of the Best Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top Washington Schools for a Bachelor's in Area Studies

Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at UW Seattle take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,617.

Full Area Studies at University of Washington - Seattle Campus Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at UW Bothell take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,617.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best area studies schools in Washington. Located in the city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at UW Tacoma take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,617.

Full Area Studies at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Report

Out of the 4 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Washington University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Area Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Area Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 879
Oregon 56
Nevada 4
Hawaii 57
Alaska 1

One of 2 majors within the area of study, area studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 9,231
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) 46

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Karl Udo Gerth.

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