2023 Best Area Studies Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Area Studies 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Area Studies Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Area Studies Schools in Virginia
The colleges and universities below are the best for area studies majors pursuing a .
Top Virginia Schools in Area Studies
Our 2023 rankings named William & Mary the best school in Virginia for area studies students. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out of the 2 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.
Full Area Studies at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report
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 |
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Florida | 37 |
Georgia | 13 |
North Carolina | 42 |
Tennessee | 3 |
Kentucky | 4 |
Louisiana | 9 |
Alabama | 7 |
Mississippi | 10 |
Arkansas | 11 |
West Virginia | 2 |
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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 |
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Ethnic Studies | 1,081 |
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 5 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 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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