2023 Best Area Studies Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Area Studies School for You
In 2020-2021, 53 degrees and certificates were awarded to area studies students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #129 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Area Studies Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 2 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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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 Schools in Iowa
Check out the area studies programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Iowa Schools in Area Studies
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.
After completing their degree, area studies graduates from Iowa State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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The excellent programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best area studies schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.
Area Studies majors at Iowa take out an average of $25,141 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Request InformationBest Area Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Area Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 113 |
| Minnesota | 92 |
| Kansas | 38 |
| 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.
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Area Studies Related Rankings by Major
Area Studies is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Area Studies
| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.