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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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 analysis found Duke University to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 2 spot on the list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.
Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
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 small suburb of Charlottesville.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for area studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
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Florida State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.
With a ranking of #8, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a very large student population.
Best Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies schools 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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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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