2023 Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in the Plains States 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 Plains States 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 Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Area Studies
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the best school in the Plains States Region for area studies students working on their master’s degree. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
Request InformationBest Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 113 |
| Minnesota | 92 |
| Kansas | 38 |
| Iowa | 53 |
| Nebraska | 9 |
| North Dakota | 2 |
| South Dakota | 0 |
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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Area Studies that might interest you.
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.
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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 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.
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