by our College Data Analytics Team
Area Studies is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on area studies — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 5 area studies schools in New Jersey by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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Below are the schools where area studies makes up the largest share of degrees in New Jersey.
The most focused school in the country for area studies is Princeton University. Princeton University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in area studies, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full area studies report for Princeton University
A rank of #2 makes The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey one of the most focused schools for area studies. Set in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Area Studies accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full area studies details for The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey
Rutgers University Newark is one of the most focused area studies schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a public university. About 0.2% of the degrees Rutgers University Newark awards are in area studies, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full area studies report for Rutgers University Newark
Rowan University ranks #4 for area studies by degree focus. Rowan University is a public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. About 0.1% of the degrees Rowan University awards are in area studies, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full area studies report for Rowan University
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranks #5 for area studies by degree focus. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public university. Area Studies accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full area studies details for Rutgers University New Brunswick
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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