2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Area Studies Master'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Area Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the Southwest Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Area Studies program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the area studies master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Area Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary the most popular school in the Southwest Region for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort-Worth.
About 23% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 77% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 53% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 47% are male.
Full Area Studies at The University of Texas at Austin Report
Out of the 13 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
Women make up 39% of the area studies majors at the school.
The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of New Mexico - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular area studies schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 67% of the area studies majors at the school.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. NSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah.
Women make up 57% of the area studies majors at the school.
With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in area studies at the school are women while 17% are male.
New Mexico Highlands University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for area studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #8, Northwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area studies students working on their master’s degree. NWOSU is a small public school located in the town of Alva.
Full Area Studies at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Report
Baylor University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree area studies programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Dallas is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Richardson.
Full Area Studies at The University of Texas at Dallas Report
Best Area Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best area studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 611 |
| Arizona | 30 |
| Oklahoma | 8 |
| New Mexico | 20 |
Majors Related to Area Studies
One of 2 majors within the area of study, area studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Area Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 1,081 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 5 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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