2023 Best Value Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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. 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.
The Best Value Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for area studies students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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.
Top 10 Best Area Studies Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the best value school for area studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UNC Chapel Hill undergraduate students pay an average of $36,891 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, area studies majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $14,009 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $211, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Duke undergraduate students pay an average of $60,244 in tuition and fees each year.
Duke not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Charlotte are $20,622 a year.
UNC Charlotte excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UF are $28,659 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UF also is in the top 5% of our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.
William & Mary undergraduate students pay an average of $47,038 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at William & Mary take out is $13,750.
William & Mary also claimed a spot on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Florida State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for area studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
Florida State undergraduate students pay an average of $21,683 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at Florida State take out is $21,640.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Florida State also did well on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USF Tampa are $17,324 per year.
USF Tampa also claimed a spot on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. VCU is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.
VCU undergraduate students pay an average of $36,366 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, area studies majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt.
VCU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value area studies programs. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
University of Virginia undergraduate students pay an average of $54,438 in tuition and fees each year. Area Studies majors at University of Virginia take out an average of $24,968 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Virginia not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Emory University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for area studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Emory are $55,468 per year. After completing their degree, area studies graduates from Emory carry an average student debtload of $21,000.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Emory also did well on our Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Request InformationBest Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100 |
| Virginia | 177 |
| North Carolina | 332 |
| Florida | 110 |
| Tennessee | 43 |
| Kentucky | 49 |
| South Carolina | 84 |
| Louisiana | 26 |
| Arkansas | 14 |
| Alabama | 20 |
| Mississippi | 12 |
| West Virginia | 2 |
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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 12 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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