by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of area studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 147 degrees in area studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
The area studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Area Studies rankings. We derive our Best Overall Area Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Area Studies Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
The schools below may not offer all types of area studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in area studies needs to look into University of Florida. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were about 24 area studies students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in area studies from University of Florida
Florida State University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in area studies. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 22 area studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in area studies from Florida State UniversityExplore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University
Florida International University is a good option for students interested in a degree in area studies. FIU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Miami. This university ranks 13th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 66 area studies students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the area studies program report average early career earnings of $19,457.
More information about a degree in area studies from Florida International UniversityExplore all the Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 98 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 317 |
| Virginia | 274 | 177 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 42 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 84 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 45 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 26 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 12 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 14 |
| Alabama | 233 | 20 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 0 |
Area Studies is one of 2 different types of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian Studies | 61 |
| Latin American Studies | 47 |
| Latin American & Caribbean Studies | 12 |
| American U.S. Studies | 8 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 8 |
| Italian Studies | 4 |
| Central & Eastern European Studies | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| French Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 150 |
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