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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Area Studies

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

14 Colleges
📍 District of Columbia
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–14 of 14 colleges in District of Columbia

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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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
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 Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
View college details
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $45
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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $45
View college details
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $45
View college details
Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $45
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Area Studies in District of Columbia?
14 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate programs in Area Studies in District of Columbia, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Area Studies in District of Columbia?
George Washington University leads with median graduate earnings of $90,873 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate 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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