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2024 Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in California

2 Colleges in California
7 Doctor's Degrees
Area Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #93 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7 doctor's degrees in area studies to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for area studies students working on their doctor's degree.

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The area studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in California.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Area Studies in California

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in area studies.

Top California Schools for a Doctorate in Area Studies

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA
3 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in area studies needs to take a look at Stanford University. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford.More information about a doctorate in area studies from Stanford University

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1 Annual Graduates

University of California - Berkeley is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in area studies. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.More information about a doctorate in area studies from University of California - Berkeley

Best Area Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Area Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 122 1
Nevada 84 0
Hawaii 53 3

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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 Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
American U.S. Studies 3
Area Studies, Other 3
Near & Middle Eastern Studies 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 28

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