by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Illinois 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 152 degrees in area studies annually.
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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.
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 Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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.
It's hard to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you want to pursue a degree in area studies. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.
Graduates who receive their degree from the area studies program make around $24,332 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in area studies from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you wish to pursue a degree in area studies. UIC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a degree in area studies from University of Illinois at Chicago
Explore all the Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Area Studies is one of 2 different types of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Latin American Studies | 38 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 25 |
| East Asian Studies | 24 |
| American U.S. Studies | 15 |
| African Studies | 12 |
| German Studies | 12 |
| Asian Studies | 9 |
| French Studies | 7 |
| Japanese Studies | 4 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 233 |
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