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2027 Best Area Studies, Other Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the United States
159 Area Studies, Other Degrees Awarded
$47,349 Avg Early-Career Salary

Area Studies, Other programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their area studies, other programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for area studies, other students.

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Best Schools for Area Studies, Other in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall area studies, other education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Area Studies, Other

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Duke University crest
Duke University
Durham, NC

Our analysis ranked Duke University the best school in the country for a degree in area studies, other. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 area studies, other students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their area studies, other degree from Duke University earn around $83,388 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. Read more about the area studies, other program at Duke University

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Students looking for a strong area studies, other program will find one at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, which ranked #2. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 74 area studies, other degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, area studies, other degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $31,955. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree. Get the full area studies, other details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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College Of William And Mary came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best area studies, other schools. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. College Of William And Mary awarded about 10 area studies, other degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their area studies, other degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $53,779 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,250. Get the full area studies, other details for College Of William And Mary

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Students looking for a strong area studies, other program will find one at University Of South Carolina Columbia, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 area studies, other students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Area Studies, Other graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $32,064 early in their careers. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $20,125 in student loans. Get the full area studies, other details for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best area studies, other schools. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 30 area studies, other degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Graduates of the area studies, other program make about $35,557 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree. Get the full area studies, other details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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