2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Area Studies Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in the Southeast Region to see which master'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.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Area Studies Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Area Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Florida International University to be the most popular school for area studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . FIU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami.
Of the 14 students majoring in area studies at FIU, 43% are male and 57% are female.
Full Area Studies at Florida International University Report
Out of the 22 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 25% are male.
Out of the 22 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 50% of the area studies majors at the school.
Out of the 22 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the # 3 spot on the list. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.
Of the 10 students majoring in area studies at Ole Miss, 30% are male and 70% are female.
The in-demand master’s degree programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular area studies schools in the Southeast Region . A-State is a large public school located in the small city of Jonesboro.
About 60% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 40% are male.
With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in area studies at UNC Charlotte, 33% are male and 67% are female.
With a ranking of #7, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a very large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 25% are male.
The University of Alabama ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 71% of the area studies majors at the school.
University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree area studies programs. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
Of the 6 students majoring in area studies at University of Virginia, 50% are male and 50% are female.
Full Area Studies at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report
William & Mary landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree area studies programs. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.
Of the 5 students majoring in area studies at William & Mary, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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 22 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.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.