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2023 Most Popular Area Studies Schools in Georgia

12 Colleges
$27,258 Avg Salary
$21,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Area Studies School for You

With 100 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, area studies is the #130 most popular major in Georgia.

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Area Studies Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Georgia 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.

Check out the area studies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Georgia.

#1

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Our analysis found Emory University to be the most popular school for area studies students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school 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.

Full Area Studies at Emory University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Kennesaw State University is a great place for area studies students. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Schools in Georgia list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.

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#4

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Coastal Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Area Studies Schools in Georgia list. CCGA is a small public school located in the small city of Brunswick.

Read full report on Area Studies at College of Coastal Georgia

#5

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA

The excellent programs at Morehouse College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best area studies schools in Georgia. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Morehouse is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Area Studies at Morehouse College

#6

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

Agnes Scott College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular area studies programs. Agnes Scott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Decatur.

Read full report on Area Studies at Agnes Scott College

University of North Georgia ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Schools in Georgia list. Located in the distant town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Georgia State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular area studies programs. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.

Read full report on Area Studies at Georgia State University

#9

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for area studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Oglethorpe is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Atlanta.

Read full report on Area Studies at Oglethorpe University

#10

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

Augusta University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Schools in Georgia list. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Area Studies at Augusta University Report

Best Area Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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

One of 2 majors within the area of study, area studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 9,231
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) 46

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 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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