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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Area Studies

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

111 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 25–48 of 111 colleges

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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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 Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
View college details
William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
View college details
William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 1 Fee $75
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Area Studies in USA?
111 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign leads with median graduate earnings of $81,054 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree 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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