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2023 Best Area Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

4 Colleges
$28,908 Avg Salary
$20,361 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Area Studies 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Area Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Area Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for area studies majors pursuing a .

Top Southwest Region Schools 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 degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, area studies majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $15,412 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $268, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Area Studies at The University of Texas at Austin Report

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

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 Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson.

After completing their degree, area studies graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debtload of $23,750.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for area studies students. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a great place for area studies students. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at UNM take out is $18,531.

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Best 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

One of 2 majors within the area of study, area studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 9,231
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) 46

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 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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