by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Kansas to review for the 2025 Best Area Studies Schools in Kansas 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.
University of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in area studies. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in area studies from University of Kansas
Explore all the Best Area Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 284 | 92 |
| Missouri | 283 | 111 |
| Iowa | 264 | 50 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| American U.S. Studies | 14 |
| African Studies | 8 |
| German Studies | 6 |
| Latin American & Caribbean Studies | 6 |
| Russian Studies | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 87 |
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