Best colleges for Area Studies in Texas
Ranked by graduate earnings
The University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University and Rice University award the most Area Studies degrees and certificates in Texas: 77, 13 and 13 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 12 Texas colleges offer Area Studies and award 835 degrees and certificates a year in all.
Area Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the research and scholarship of specific geographical, national, or cultural regions. This field encompasses various disciplines, including international relations, history,…
Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin Public · Bachelor's degree | $29,746 | 77 | 89% | — | $22,215 |
Colleges awarding the most Area Studies degrees in Texas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin Public | 77 | $29,746 |
| 2 | Baylor University Waco Private not-for-profit | 13 | Not reported |
| 3 | Rice University Houston Private not-for-profit | 13 | Not reported |
| 4 | Texas A&M University - College Station College Station Public | 7 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Houston Houston Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 6 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Public | 3 | Not reported |
| 7 | Austin College Sherman Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
| 8 | Southern Methodist University Dallas Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson Public | 2 | Not reported |
| 10 | Trinity University San Antonio Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 2 Texas colleges offering Area Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Fort Worth | Private not-for-profit | 708 |
| University of North Texas | Denton | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1062).
Top skills
What Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Texas
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Area Studies programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Area Studies degrees?+
The University of Texas at Austin (77 graduates a year), Baylor University (13 graduates a year) and Rice University (13 graduates a year) award the most Area Studies degrees and certificates in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 12 Texas colleges offer Area Studies.
Which Area Studies program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, The University of Texas at Austin tops the list at $29,746. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Texas?+
The average annual wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas is $83,790 (median $72,250), across about 830 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Area Studies program?+
Area Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the research and scholarship of specific geographical, national, or cultural regions. This field encompasses various disciplines, including international relations, history,…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop reading comprehension, speaking, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?+
The national job outlook is about +2.4% growth with around 1,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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