by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Rhode Island to review for the 2025 Best Area Studies Schools in Rhode Island 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.
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 Rhode Island 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.
Brown University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in area studies. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence.
Area Studies degree recipients from Brown University receive an earnings boost of approximately $2,452 over the typical income of area studies majors.
More information about a degree in area studies from Brown UniversityExplore all the Best Area Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 409 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 217 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 60 |
| Maine | 202 | 75 |
| Vermont | 194 | 45 |
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 |
|---|---|
| African Studies | 33 |
| American U.S. Studies | 29 |
| East Asian Studies | 15 |
| German Studies | 9 |
| French Studies | 8 |
| Latin American & Caribbean Studies | 8 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 4 |
| Slavic Studies | 4 |
| Italian Studies | 4 |
| South Asian Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 46 |
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