2023 Most Popular Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Area Studies 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 Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 80 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular 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 Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the area studies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Area Studies Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the most popular school for area studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out is $14,009. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $211, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Area Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means William & Mary is a great place for area studies students. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.
After completing their degree, area studies graduates from William & Mary carry an average student debt load of $13,750.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.
After completing their degree, area studies graduates from VCU carry an average student debt load of $24,250.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, area studies majors at Emory accumulate an average of around $21,000 in student debt.
Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for area studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.
The average amount in student loans that area studies majors at FIU take out is $21,716.
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With a ranking of #6, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students. UofSC is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
While working on their degree, area studies majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt.
Vanderbilt University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular area studies programs. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Furman University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular area studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for area studies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.
Read full report on Area Studies at Tulane University of Louisiana
With a ranking of #11, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students. UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.
With a ranking of #12, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a very large student population.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 14 | University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA |
| 14 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 16 | Davidson College | Davidson, NC |
| 16 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 16 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
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 25 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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