2023 Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree School for You
Area Studies is the #96 most popular major in the country with 1,825 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Area Studies
Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out of the 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.
Out of the 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for area studies students working on their doctor’s degree. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
With a ranking of #6, Rutgers University - Newark did quite well on this year’s best schools for area studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Best Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 171 |
| Pennsylvania | 61 |
| Maryland | 9 |
| New Jersey | 29 |
| District of Columbia | 119 |
| Delaware | 7 |
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Area Studies Related Rankings by Major
Area Studies is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 1,081 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 5 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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