2023 Most Popular Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Area Studies Doctor'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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor'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.
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2023 Most Popular Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the area studies doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Doctorate in Area Studies
Our analysis found William & Mary to be the most popular school for area studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.
About 86% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 14% are male.
The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Tulane University of Louisiana helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular area studies schools in the Southeast Region . Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.
About 60% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 40% are male.
Out of the 5 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.
Read full report on Area Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a great place for area studies students working on their doctor’s degree. A-State is a large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
Full Area Studies at Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a great place for area studies students working on their doctor’s degree. UL Lafayette is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
Best Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies schools 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 |
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 5 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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