2023 Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
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.
The Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree 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.
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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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the area studies master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southeast Region Schools for a Master's in Area Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best area studies schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree area studies programs. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
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Florida State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree area studies programs. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree area studies programs. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.
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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 8 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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