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2023 Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, area studies was ranked #96 in the country. In fact 1,825 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for area studies majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Doctorate in Area Studies

Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for area studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Area Studies at The University of Texas at Austin Report

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Arizona helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best area studies schools in the Southwest Region . University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

Full Area Studies at University of Arizona Report

Out of the 3 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Area Studies at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Best Area Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best area studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 611
Arizona 30
Oklahoma 8
New Mexico 20

One of 2 majors within the area of study, area studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Karl Udo Gerth.

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