by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Washington to review for the 2025 Best Area Studies Schools in Washington 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.
Every student pursuing a degree in area studies needs to check out University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Area Studies degree recipients from University of Washington - Seattle Campus receive an earnings boost of about $7,089 over the typical earnings of area studies majors.
More information about a degree in area studies from University of Washington - Seattle CampusExplore all the Best Area Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 879 |
| Oregon | 266 | 51 |
| Nevada | 192 | 4 |
| Hawaii | 164 | 57 |
| Alaska | 119 | 1 |
Area Studies is one of 2 different types of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies, Other | 142 |
| Asian Studies | 26 |
| American U.S. Studies | 14 |
| European Studies | 8 |
| Latin American Studies | 8 |
| Scandinavian Studies | 8 |
| East Asian Studies | 4 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 4 |
| Japanese Studies | 4 |
| South Asian Studies | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 167 |
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