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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Area Studies

24 Colleges in the United States
216 Associate Degrees
Area Studies isn't the most popular associate program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #150 in popularity out of 312 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 24 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of area studies. Combined, these schools handed out 216 associate degrees in area studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Area Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Area Studies Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in area studies matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Area Studies ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality area studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for area studies.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in area studies.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Area Studies Students Working on Their Associate

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Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA
158 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in area studies needs to take a look at Coastline Community College. Coastline Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Fountain Valley.

There were about 158 area studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Coastline Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
20 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in area studies needs to look into Santa Ana College. Located in the city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 20 area studies students who graduated with this degree at SAC in the most recent data year.

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
18 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Citrus College is a popular decision for students pursuing an associate degree in area studies. Located in the large suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 18 area studies students who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent year we have data available.

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4 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Riverside City College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in area studies. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 4 area studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent data year.

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4 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Berkeley City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in area studies. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, Berkeley City College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 4 area studies students who graduated with this degree at Berkeley City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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3 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
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San Jose City College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of San Jose. More information about a associate in area studies from San Jose City College

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
3 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the remote town of Russellville, ATU is a public university with a large student population.

There were roughly 3 area studies students who graduated with this degree at ATU in the most recent data year.

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2 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a very large student population. More information about a associate in area studies from Central New Mexico Community College

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1 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SRJC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa.

There were roughly 1 area studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent data year.

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
1 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of the Desert is a fairly large public college located in the city of Palm Desert.

There were about 1 area studies students who graduated with this degree at College of the Desert in the most recent data year.

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Area Studies by Region

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Area Studies is one of 1 different types of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies programs to choose from.

Area Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
American U.S. Studies 183
Area Studies, Other 28
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign 3
Latin American Studies 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 451

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