Bachelor Degree  Β·  North Carolina

Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Area Studies

26 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

26 Colleges
πŸ“ North Carolina
πŸŽ“ Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 26 colleges in North Carolina

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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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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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 Nov 15 Fee $50
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15 Fee $85
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.6%
Annual cost
$22,654/yr
Grad earnings
$51,836
SAT avg
1,187
ACT mid
27
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $65
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 80.7%
Annual cost
$57,649/yr
Grad earnings
$45,543
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $35
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Area Studies in North Carolina?
26 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Area Studies in North Carolina, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Area Studies in North Carolina?
Duke University leads with median graduate earnings of $97,800 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Area Studies colleges in North Carolina have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Appalachian State University, Lenoir-Rhyne University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
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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