2023 Best Value Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States 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. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Plains States 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.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Area Studies
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Duluth the best value school in the Plains States Region for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMN Duluth are $19,148 a year.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mizzou are $30,450 a year. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $461, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Mizzou also did well on our Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Iowa State are $25,446 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Iowa State is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 4 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMN Twin Cities are $33,818 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UMN Twin Cities also did well on our Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 5 spot on the list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
Iowa undergraduate students pay an average of $31,905 in tuition and fees each year.
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St Olaf College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
St. Olaf undergraduate students pay an average of $52,670 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, St. Olaf is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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Carleton College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree area studies programs. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.
Carleton undergraduate students pay an average of $60,225 in tuition and fees each year.
Carleton also claimed a spot on our Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 113 |
| Minnesota | 92 |
| Kansas | 38 |
| Iowa | 53 |
| Nebraska | 9 |
| North Dakota | 2 |
| South Dakota | 0 |
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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 7 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.
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