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Best Colleges for UG Certificate or Diploma
in Area Studies

144 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

144 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 UG Certificate or Diploma

Showing 1–24 of 144 colleges

Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 14.5%
Annual cost
$75,865/yr
Grad earnings
$81,400
SAT avg
1,448
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Fee $50
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Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 14.5%
Annual cost
$75,865/yr
Grad earnings
$81,400
SAT avg
1,448
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $50
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Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 14.5%
Annual cost
$75,865/yr
Grad earnings
$81,400
SAT avg
1,448
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 12 Fee $50
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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Siena College
Loudonville, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$62,329/yr
Grad earnings
$76,079
SAT avg
1,238
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Siena College
Loudonville, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$62,329/yr
Grad earnings
$76,079
SAT avg
1,238
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Siena College
Loudonville, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$62,329/yr
Grad earnings
$76,079
SAT avg
1,238
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer UG Certificate or Diploma in Area Studies in USA?
144 colleges and universities currently offer UG Certificate or Diploma programs in Area Studies in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Area Studies in USA?
Boston University leads with median graduate earnings of $83,238 ten years after enrollment for UG Certificate or Diploma graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Area Studies programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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