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2026 Best Area Studies, Other Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
29 Area Studies, Other Degrees Awarded
$83,388 Avg Early-Career Salary

Area Studies, Other is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 100 schools to find the best for area studies, other students.

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Best Schools for Area Studies, Other in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in area studies, other, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Area Studies, Other

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Duke University crest
Duke University
Durham, NC

Leading the list is Duke University, our #1 school for area studies, other. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. About 97% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 area studies, other students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their area studies, other degree from Duke University earn around $83,388 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. Get the full area studies, other details for Duke University

Other Area Studies, Other Degree Levels

Explore the best area studies, other schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Area Studies, Other
Associate's Degrees in Area Studies, Other
Bachelor's Degrees in Area Studies, Other
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 100 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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