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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Area Studies

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

294 Colleges
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πŸŽ“ Masters Degree

Showing 265–288 of 294 colleges

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas
πŸ› Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.7%
Annual cost
$22,823/yr
Grad earnings
$42,617
SAT avg
1,119
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, Ohio
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,032/yr
Grad earnings
$41,478
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,155/yr
Grad earnings
$35,946
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $52
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University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam
πŸ› Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,155/yr
Grad earnings
$35,946
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Mar 1 Fee $52
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.9%
Annual cost
$85,738/yr
Grad earnings
$111,371
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 31 Fee $75
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.9%
Annual cost
$85,738/yr
Grad earnings
$111,371
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$80,440/yr
Grad earnings
$110,066
SAT avg
1,535
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31
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Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$80,440/yr
Grad earnings
$110,066
SAT avg
1,535
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 29.3%
Annual cost
$77,515/yr
Grad earnings
$105,584
SAT avg
1,432
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $70
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 29.3%
Annual cost
$77,515/yr
Grad earnings
$105,584
SAT avg
1,432
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 29.3%
Annual cost
$77,515/yr
Grad earnings
$105,584
SAT avg
1,432
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Area Studies in USA?
294 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree 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?
Arkansas State University leads with median graduate earnings of $42,617 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Area Studies colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Arkansas State University, Youngstown State University, University of Rio Grande, University of Guam. 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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