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Best Area Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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2023 Best Area Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Area Studies Graduate Certificate 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Area Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Area Studies Graduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Check out the area studies graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Area Studies

Our analysis found Columbia University in the City of New York to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Middle Atlantic Region . Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Full Area Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Syracuse University is a great place for area studies students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Read full report on Area Studies at Syracuse University

Best Area Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best area studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 245
New York 684
Maryland 141
New Jersey 75
District of Columbia 206
Delaware 13

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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