2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest 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. 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.
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 Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the Southwest 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.
2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for area studies majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Area Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in the Southwest Region for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort-Worth.
Of the 482 students majoring in area studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 77% are male and 23% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular area studies schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 34 students majoring in area studies at UT Austin, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson.
About 39% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 61% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a great place for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. NSU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Tahlequah.
About 57% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 43% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in area studies at UTEP, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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New Mexico Highlands University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree area studies programs. Located in the remote town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public school with a small student population.
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The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Richardson.
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. NWOSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Alva.
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Baylor University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 804 |
| Arizona | 83 |
| Oklahoma | 17 |
| New Mexico | 42 |
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 13 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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