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#1

#1 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

85

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$11,140

Median Starting Salary

$50,938

#2

#2 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Duke University
Durham, NC

Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,422

Median Starting Salary

$49,046

#3

#3 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

89

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$11,023

Median Starting Salary

$47,584

#4

#4 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,150–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$20,006

Median Starting Salary

$55,510

#5

#5 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$22,852

Median Starting Salary

$52,629

#6

#6 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Each year, William & Mary awards about 224 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$20,422

Median Starting Salary

$56,399

#7

#7 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

At Trinity College, the most popular majors students study are Political Science and Government, General, Economics, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Trinity College grants 80 degrees per year to Political Science and Government, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,330–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$31,806

Median Starting Salary

$56,567

#8

#8 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Every year, Lafayette College awards around 92 degrees to students studying Economics, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

32%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,350–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$34,728

Median Starting Salary

$57,535

#9

#9 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 439 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Public Health, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,068

Median Starting Salary

$54,432

#10

#10 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Cell/Cellular and......view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,044

Median Starting Salary

$45,950

#11

#11 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI

Every year, Saint Norbert College grants around 50 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$27,236

Median Starting Salary

$58,052

#12

#12 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

890–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$17,740

Median Starting Salary

$52,114

#13

#13 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine.

Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,510–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$17,998

Median Starting Salary

$45,962

#14

#14 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

At Saint Ambrose University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Saint Ambrose University grants 69 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$23,578

Median Starting Salary

$56,705

#15

#15 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Nevada State College
Henderson, NV

Annually, Nevada State College grants around 396 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

830–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$16,255

Median Starting Salary

$51,839

#16

#16 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Each year, Occidental College awards about 71 degrees to those studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,380–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$47,113

Median Starting Salary

$53,246

#17

#17 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Annually, Carleton College awards around 58 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

22%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$29,434

Median Starting Salary

$52,837

#18

#18 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$41,496

Median Starting Salary

$47,087

#19

#19 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Every year, Utah State University awards around 391 degrees to students majoring in Economics, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

1,050–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$15,825

Median Starting Salary

$51,060

#20

#20 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$15,166

Median Starting Salary

$45,563

#21

#21 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

St Lawrence University
Canton, NY

Every year, St Lawrence University awards about 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$36,175

Median Starting Salary

$55,391

#22

#22 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 630 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$15,283

Median Starting Salary

$47,085

#23

#23 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

At the University of San Francisco, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$44,104

Median Starting Salary

$52,250

#24

#24 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

At Millersville University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$20,860

Median Starting Salary

$56,150

#25

#25 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$19,900

Median Starting Salary

$50,801

#26

#26 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Rowan University grants 432 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$22,237

Median Starting Salary

$54,798

#27

#27 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Every year, Azusa Pacific University awards about 615 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

990–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$26,117

Median Starting Salary

$52,393

#28

#28 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 134 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$12,798

Median Starting Salary

$46,907

#29

#29 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Every year, Gannon University awards around 126 degrees to students studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$23,942

Median Starting Salary

$55,902

#30

#30 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Castleton University
Castleton, VT

Every year, Castleton University grants about 45 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,791

Median Starting Salary

$57,094

#31

#31 Best College for Area Studies, Other in the U.S.

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 149 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, General Studies, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$11,153

Median Starting Salary

$51,379

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About Area Studies, Other

Any instructional program in specifically defined area studies not listed above.

Students studying Area Studies, Other can advance up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 27% percent of men and 73% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, North Carolina is where degrees in Area Studies, Other are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Area Studies, Other is $42,750.

Popularity of Area Studies, Other Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Area Studies, Other majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Area Studies, Other can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Area Studies, Other majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Area Studies, Other majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
424
Female Students
309 (72%)
Male Students
115 (27%)

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