2024 Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region

If you plan on getting your doctor's degree in area studies, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #93 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

There was only one school in the New England Region to review for the 2024 Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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More Ways to Rank Area Studies Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Area Studies in the New England Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for area studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top New England Region Schools for a Doctorate in Area Studies

1

Brown University
Providence, RI

7 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in area studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in area studies from Brown University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

3 Annual Graduates

Yale University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in area studies. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in area studies from Yale University

3

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

3 Annual Graduates

Brandeis University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in area studies. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in area studies from Brandeis University

Best Area Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best area studies schools for a specific state in the New England Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts	153	34
Connecticut	93	3
Rhode Island	78	7

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Rankings in Majors Related to Area Studies

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
Near & Middle Eastern Studies	14
East Asian Studies	12
American U.S. Studies	8
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)	4
Slavic Studies	2
Italian Studies	2
African Studies	1
South Asian Studies	1

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Karl Udo Gerth. More about our data sources and methodologies.