by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Minnesota to review for the 2025 Best Area Studies Schools in Minnesota 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.
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.
It is difficult to beat St Olaf College if you wish to pursue a degree in area studies. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Northfield.
Students who graduate with their degree from the area studies program report average early career income of $35,569.
More information about a degree in area studies from St Olaf CollegeExplore all the Best Area Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 283 | 111 |
| Kansas | 266 | 30 |
| Iowa | 264 | 50 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 9 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 0 |
Area Studies is one of 2 different types of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian Studies | 23 |
| American U.S. Studies | 20 |
| Scandinavian Studies | 7 |
| Latin American Studies | 6 |
| Chinese Studies | 6 |
| Russian Studies | 5 |
| Latin American & Caribbean Studies | 5 |
| Area Studies, Other | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| European Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 162 |
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