2023 Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Area Studies Master'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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the New England Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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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Featured Area Studies Programs
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2023 Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Area Studies Master's Degree Colleges.
Top New England Region Schools for a Master's in Area Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Brown University the best school in the New England Region for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Brandeis University is a great place for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trinity College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Connecticut is a great place for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree area studies programs. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Area Studies Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 414 |
| Connecticut | 217 |
| New Hampshire | 60 |
| Maine | 75 |
| Rhode Island | 107 |
| Vermont | 45 |
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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 Majors Related to Area Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 9,231 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 46 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 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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