by our College Data Analytics Team
Area Studies is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on area studies in Minnesota, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 3 schools in Minnesota that offer area studies awards in the field.
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Below are the schools where area studies makes up the largest share of degrees in Minnesota.
Leading the list of the most focused area studies schools is Gustavus Adolphus College. Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. About 1% of the degrees Gustavus Adolphus College awards are in area studies, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full area studies report for Gustavus Adolphus College
St Olaf College is one of the most focused area studies schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit university. Area Studies accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full area studies report for St Olaf College
A rank of #3 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the most focused schools for area studies. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in area studies, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full area studies report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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