by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of area studies. Combined, these schools handed out 115 master's degrees in area studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of area studies for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality area studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for area studies students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in area studies has to check out Duke University. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in area studies from Duke University
William & Mary is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in area studies. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in area studies from William & Mary
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in area studies. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in area studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It is difficult to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a master's degree in area studies. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in area studies from University of Florida
Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in area studies from Florida State University
Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in area studies from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a master’s in area studies from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Explore the best area studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 31 |
| Georgia | 190 | 11 |
| Virginia | 182 | 14 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 26 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 2 |
| Alabama | 151 | 7 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 4 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 10 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 10 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 0 |
One of 2 majors within the Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies area of study, Area Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Latin American Studies | 35 |
| American U.S. Studies | 21 |
| Area Studies, Other | 16 |
| East Asian Studies | 15 |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 11 |
| Asian Studies | 8 |
| African Studies | 3 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 3 |
| European Studies | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
