2023 Best Value Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Area Studies Bachelor'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for area studies students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for area studies majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Best Southwest Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Area Studies
Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best value school for area studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UT Austin are $40,996 a year. Area Studies majors at UT Austin take out an average of $17,600 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $268, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UT Austin did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list.
Out of the 4 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Arizona are $35,153 per year. Area Studies majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $21,915 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great value for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Tempe are $29,438 a year.
ASU - Tempe also claimed a spot on our Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of New Mexico - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value area studies schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNM are $25,243 a year.
Best Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 804 |
| Arizona | 83 |
| Oklahoma | 17 |
| New Mexico | 42 |
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Area Studies Related Majors for 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 4 schools only.
- 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.
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