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2023 Most Popular Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

Area Studies is the #77 most popular major in Massachusetts with 414 degrees and certificates awarded 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.

The Most Popular Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Massachusetts to see which doctor'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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Area Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our analysis found Harvard University to be the most popular school for area studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in area studies at Harvard, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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#2

Boston University

Boston, MA

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular area studies schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in area studies at Boston U, 25% are male and 75% are female.

Read full report on Area Studies at Boston University

#3

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Out of the 3 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Brandeis University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 67% of the area studies majors at the school.

Full Area Studies at Brandeis University Report

Best Area Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Area Studies Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 217
New Hampshire 60
Maine 75
Rhode Island 107
Vermont 45

One of 2 majors within the area of study, area studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 9,231
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) 46

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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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