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Featured Area Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Anthropology
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Area Studies in Maryland
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the area studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Area Studies
University Of Maryland University College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in area studies. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Adelphi. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 area studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, area studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $48,650. University Of Maryland University College graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans.
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Towson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best area studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 area studies students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their area studies degree from Towson University earn around $50,370 in the first couple years of their career. Towson University graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong area studies program will find one at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 area studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, area studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $24,699. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250.
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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 · 11 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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