2023 Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Southwest Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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
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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region Schools for a Master's in Area Studies
Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Mexico - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public college with a fairly 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 Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 804 |
| Arizona | 83 |
| Oklahoma | 17 |
| New Mexico | 42 |
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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 3 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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