2023 Best Area Studies Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Area Studies School for You
With 56 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, area studies is the #123 most popular major in Oregon.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Area Studies Schools in Oregon to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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Featured Area Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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 Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the best for area studies majors pursuing a .
Top Oregon Schools in Area Studies
Our analysis found Portland State University to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public school with a very large student population.
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Out of the 2 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oregon landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 879 |
| Washington | 236 |
| Nevada | 4 |
| Hawaii | 57 |
| Alaska | 1 |
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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Area Studies that might interest you.
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Area Studies Related Rankings by Major
Area Studies is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.
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 2 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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