2023 Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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. 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 Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 61 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Area Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for area studies majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the most popular school for area studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 74% of the area studies majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, area studies majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $14,716 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $211, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 61 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the # 2 spot on the list. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.
About 83% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 17% are male.
On average, area studies graduates from VCU take out $24,762 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at William & Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular area studies schools in the Southeast Region . William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.
About 71% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 29% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Emory University is a great place for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 71% of the area studies majors at the school.
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Out of the 61 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the # 5 spot on the list. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
About 77% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 23% are male.
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Florida International University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FIU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.
Women make up 59% of the area studies majors at the school.
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Duke University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 81% of the area studies majors at the school.
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Furman University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 30% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, Vanderbilt University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Of the 27 students majoring in area studies at Vanderbilt, 30% are male and 70% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, area studies graduates from Vanderbilt carry an average student debt load of $11,384.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UK is a very large public school located in the large city of Lexington.
Women make up 68% of the area studies majors at the school.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA |
| 12 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA |
Best 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 |
Other Related Area Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Majors Related to 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 25 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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