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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 Utah
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall area studies education in Utah.
Top Schools in Area Studies
University Of Utah 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 city of Salt Lake City. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 area studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Utah in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, area studies degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. University Of Utah graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Provo came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best area studies schools. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 38 area studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, area studies degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $37,019. Brigham Young University Provo graduates carry a median of $10,236 in student loans.
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Utah State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in area studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Utah State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Utah State University awarded about 30 area studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their area studies degree from Utah State University earn around $31,894 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000.
More information about a degree in area studies from Utah State University
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 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).
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