by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Iowa to review for the 2025 Best Area Studies Schools in Iowa ranking.
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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.
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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's difficult to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a degree in area studies. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduation, area studies degree recipients typically make about $19,426 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in area studies from University of IowaExplore all the Best Area Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 284 | 92 |
| Missouri | 283 | 111 |
| Kansas | 266 | 30 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 9 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 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 | 14 |
| Asian Studies | 9 |
| American U.S. Studies | 6 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 91 |
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