2023 Best Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Area Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, area studies was ranked #112 in the country. In fact 6,966 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Featured Area Studies Programs
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Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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Top 10 Best Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means William & Mary is a great place for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best area studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, area studies graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $14,716 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $211, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Emory University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best area studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Richmond landed the # 5 spot on the list. URichmond is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at University of Virginia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,025.
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With a ranking of #7, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.
The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at VCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,762.
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With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best schools for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a very large student population.
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Florida State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
Area Studies majors at Florida State take out an average of $22,266 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Louisville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UofL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Louisville.
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Request InformationBest Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100 |
| Virginia | 177 |
| North Carolina | 332 |
| Florida | 110 |
| Tennessee | 43 |
| Kentucky | 49 |
| South Carolina | 84 |
| Louisiana | 26 |
| Arkansas | 14 |
| Alabama | 20 |
| Mississippi | 12 |
| West Virginia | 2 |
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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Area Studies that might interest you.
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Rankings in Majors Related to Area Studies
One of 2 majors within the area of study, area studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 9,231 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 46 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 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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