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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 the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall area studies education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Area Studies
Our analysis ranked Arizona State University the best school in the country for a degree in area studies. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 area studies students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their area studies degree from Arizona State University earn around $55,876 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in area studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 85 area studies degrees in the most recent data year. Area Studies graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $38,223 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,215.
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Students looking for a strong area studies program will find one at University Of Arizona, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 area studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, area studies degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $31,480. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 27 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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