2024 Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina

a master's degree in area studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #116 out of 343 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

There was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2024 Best Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Area Studies in North Carolina

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for area studies students seeking a a master's degree.

Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Area Studies

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Duke University
Durham, NC

12 Annual Graduates

Duke University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in area studies. 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

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

9 Annual Graduates

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in area studies. 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

Best Area Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	208	31
Georgia	190	11
Virginia	182	14
Tennessee	166	2
Alabama	151	7
Louisiana	147	4
Mississippi	145	10
Arkansas	121	10
West Virginia	112	0

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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
East Asian Studies	12
Latin American Studies	9
Area Studies, Other	4
American U.S. Studies	1

Majors Similar to Area Studies

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).
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