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Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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2023 Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 21 degrees and certificates were awarded to area studies students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #123 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 1 schools in Virginia 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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The following school tops our list of the Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree School

#1

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named William & Mary the best school in Virginia for area studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Area Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 37
Georgia 13
North Carolina 42
Tennessee 3
Kentucky 4
Louisiana 9
Alabama 7
Mississippi 10
Arkansas 11
West Virginia 2

Area Studies is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 1,081
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) 5

Notes and References

*These values are for the top school 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Karl Udo Gerth.

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