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.
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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.
Full Area Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 34 students majoring in area studies at UT Austin, 47% are male and 53% are female.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Arizona is a great place for area studies students working on their master’s degree. University of Arizona is a fairly 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Mexico - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public college with a very large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 33% are male.
Full Area Studies at University of New Mexico - Main Campus Report
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 moderately-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.
The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in area studies at UTEP, 17% are male and 83% are female.
New Mexico Highlands University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for area studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the remote town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public school with a small student population.
The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson.
With a ranking of #8, Northwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their master’s degree. NWOSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Alva.
Read full report on Area Studies at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Baylor University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Best Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 804 |
| Arizona | 83 |
| Oklahoma | 17 |
| New Mexico | 42 |
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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