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2024 Best Area Studies Schools in Maryland

2 Colleges in Maryland
151 Area Studies Degrees Awarded
$29,483 Avg Early-Career Salary
Area Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #115 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Area Studies Schools in Maryland ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 151 degrees in area studies to qualified students.

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Area Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Area Studies
Master's Degrees in Area Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Area Studies

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Area Studies Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Area Studies in Maryland

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the area studies degree levels they offer.

Top Maryland Schools in Area Studies

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Area Studies Degrees Awarded
$36,080 Median Starting Salary

University of Maryland - College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in area studies. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Those area studies students who get their degree from University of Maryland - College Park earn $6,598 more than the typical area studies graduate.

More information about a degree in area studies from University of Maryland - College Park

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$22,885 Median Starting Salary
$21,500 Median Student Debt

University of Maryland - Baltimore County is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in area studies. UMBC is a large public university located in the large suburb of Baltimore.

After graduating, area studies degree recipients usually earn an average of $22,885 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in area studies from University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Best Area Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Area Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 202
New York 333 666
New Jersey 273 75
District of Columbia 188 205
Delaware 175 13

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One of 2 majors within the Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies area of study, Area Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Area Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Asian Studies 62
American U.S. Studies 51
East Asian Studies 16
Near & Middle Eastern Studies 15
Russian Studies 4
Latin American Studies 3

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Majors Similar to Area Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 128

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