by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2025 Best Area Studies Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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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.
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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.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the area studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in area studies. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their degree from the area studies program report average early career wages of $31,955.
More information about a degree in area studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillExplore 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 |
| 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 |
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 | 160 |
| Asian Studies | 29 |
| Latin American Studies | 20 |
| American U.S. Studies | 18 |
| European Studies | 16 |
| East Asian Studies | 11 |
| African Studies | 10 |
| French Studies | 9 |
| German Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 146 |
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