2023 Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States 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. 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.
The Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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 Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the most popular school for area studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 36% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at St Olaf College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular area studies schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the distant town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 36% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Washington University in St Louis is a great place for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
About 71% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 29% are male.
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Out of the 34 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 4 spot on the list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
Of the 22 students majoring in area studies at KU, 41% are male and 59% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, area studies graduates from KU carry an average student debt load of $21,385.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
Of the 19 students majoring in area studies at Iowa, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Iowa State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 16 students majoring in area studies at Iowa State, 19% are male and 81% are female.
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Carleton College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for area studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
Of the 15 students majoring in area studies at Carleton, 7% are male and 93% are female.
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University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for area studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 30% are male.
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Gustavus Adolphus College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Saint Peter.
Of the 10 students majoring in area studies at Gustavus Adolphus, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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Macalester College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 86% of the area studies majors at the school.
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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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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 34 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).
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