by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for area studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 293 doctor's degrees in area studies to qualified students.
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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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for area studies students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
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 following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in area studies.
Brown University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in area studies. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence.More information about a doctorate in area studies from Brown University
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in area studies. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle.More information about a doctorate in area studies from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
View the Best Area Studies Doctor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
Area Studies is one of 2 different types of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 98 |
| American U.S. Studies | 84 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 34 |
| East Asian Studies | 22 |
| Area Studies, Other | 11 |
| French Studies | 8 |
| German Studies | 8 |
| Asian Studies | 6 |
| Latin American Studies | 5 |
| Ural-Altaic & Central Asian Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 148 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 8 |
