by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in South Carolina to review for the 2025 Best Area Studies Schools in South Carolina ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 area studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Area Studies Schools in South Carolina. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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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.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the area studies degree levels they offer.
Any student pursuing a degree in area studies has to take a look at University of South Carolina - Columbia. Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in area studies from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Explore all the Best Area Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 98 |
| Florida | 282 | 104 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 317 |
| Virginia | 274 | 177 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 42 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 45 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 26 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 12 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 14 |
| Alabama | 233 | 20 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 0 |
One of 2 majors within the Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies area of study, Area Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies, Other | 28 |
| Chinese Studies | 11 |
| Asian Studies | 7 |
| Japanese Studies | 6 |
| Latin American & Caribbean Studies | 6 |
| German Studies | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 43 |
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