2027 Best Area Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Leading the list is Rice University, our #1 school for area studies. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 area studies students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the area studies program make about $75,299 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,904. See the full area studies program report for Rice University

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Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in area studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 23 area studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their area studies degree from Arizona State University earn around $55,876 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,842. See the full area studies program report for Arizona State University

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The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX

The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best area studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 77 area studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, area studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $38,223. Students borrow a median of $22,215 to complete this degree. Read more about the area studies program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Students looking for a strong area studies program will find one at University Of Arizona, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 40 area studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Area Studies graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $31,480 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in area studies from University Of Arizona

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in area studies, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 20 area studies degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, area studies degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $49,983. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. See the full area studies program report for University Of New Mexico Main Campus