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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 — updated for 2026 admissions.

294 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 73–96 of 294 colleges

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 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
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 Dec 31 Fee $75
View college details
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
View college details
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 18.5%
Annual cost
$77,708/yr
Grad earnings
$75,328
SAT avg
1,416
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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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?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus leads with median graduate earnings of $78,466 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 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus. 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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