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Programs in Regional and Area Studies

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Regional and area studies students learn the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the African Continent, usually with an emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara, and including the African diasporas overseas.

Top Schools For Regional and Area Studies Programs

Most Selective:
Stanford University

Least Selective:
Prescott College

Largest:
Illinois

Smallest:
Excelsior College

Most Expensive:
Connecticut College

Least Expensive:
West Point

Best Academics:
Stanford University

Best Social Life:
Illinois

Most Diverse:
Swarthmore College

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University of California - Santa Barbara

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University of California - Santa Barbara

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College of William & Mary

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Stanford University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC		$23,513 17,905 196 Bachelor's (196)
Illinois
Champaign, IL		$26,670 31,473 131 Bachelor's (131)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 125 Bachelor's (109), Master's (16)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA		$20,751 23,378 88 Bachelor's (88)
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO		$19,592 23,799 86 Bachelor's (86)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		$23,852 18,031 64 Certificate (61), Bachelor's (3)
Duke University
Durham, NC		$38,741 6,578 57 Bachelor's (57)
Washington University in St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO		$38,728 7,129 56 Bachelor's (56)
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA		$30,964 5,836 52 Bachelor's (52)
Trinity College
Hartford, CT		$40,840 2,292 36 Bachelor's (36)
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Regional and Area Studies Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 50 3%
Associate 12 1%
Bachelor's 1,410 86%
Master's 147 9%
Doctoral 15 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 568 35%
Female 1,071 65%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 106 7%
Black or African American 125 8%
Hispanic or Latino 186 12%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 18 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,010 64%
Other/Unknown 134 8%
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Regional and Area Studies Internships

Job Title:Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Position in Nursing (Doctoral)
Description:Department of Nursing College of Health Professions Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Position in Nursing (Doctoral) CHP-N-2552 Towson University is inviting applications for one full time 10-month grant-funded position at the clinical...
Company:Towson University
Location:Towson, MD
Posted:3/28/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Brand Manager
Description:Job Summary Identifies market trends, issues and competitive environment and forms strategic plans for product brand. Leads the effort to initiate new product strategies in the form of supporting existing brands and creating new products.
Company:
Location:Carlsbad, CA
Posted:4/23/2012
Source:TheLadders.com
Job Title:Director/Manager US Health Outcomes, Oncology
Description:Details: Two immediate openings are available for seasoned professionals with strong experience applying advanced Health Outcomes methods to demonstrate the value of Oncology products and an interest in pursuing a career with a premier...
Company:GlaxoSmithKline (gsk)
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Posted:5/8/2012
Source:HireLifeScience.com
Job Title:National Account Manager
Description:VIZIO National Account Manager Minneapolis , MN VIZIO,Inc. is seeking a results-oriented National Account Manager responsible. The ideal candidate will develop, grow, and maintain relationships with buyers, replenishment managers, and...
Company:Digital Media Job Network.com
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Posted:5/8/2012
Source:Job Spider
Job Title:Associate, SES Leadership Program (US Based)
Description:The mission of SES is to connect people around the world without boundaries and limitations. As the worlds leading satellite operator we have a comprehensive view on market trends and understand the specific needs of our customers around...
Company:SES
Location:Princeton, NJ
Posted:4/30/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:(2629) Senior Manager International Tax
Description:(2629) Senior Manager International Tax - Atlanta One of the Top 7 Public Accounting Firms Accounting / Auditing Finance / Accounting Full-time The Compensation Benefits - Full Candidate Experience --7+ to 10 years of experience...
Company:Careermatch Solutions
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:PostJobFree
Job Title:Internal Case Manager
Description:Genesis HealthCare currently has an opportuntiy for an experience Case Manager. This is a full time position in the Lowell area. As the Case Manager you will be onsite at our lowell buildings. Heritage, Palm and Willow. As the Case Manager...
Company:Genesis Rehabilitation
Location:Lowell, MA
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:Finance Director - New Business
Description:Execute and manage new business financial planning and modeling for Measured Progress, to include analyzing and evaluating potential strategic investments, third-party alliances and subcontracting, potential acquisitions or divestitures,...
Company:Measured Progress
Location:Massachusetts
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:eFinancialCareers
Job Title:2012 Technology Summer Internship Development Program
Description:Job Description The overall mission of the technology team is to establish technology as a competitive advantage for the firm by coupling technological expertise with an understanding of our strategic vision. Information technology...
Company:JP Morgan Chase
Location:New York, NY
Posted:4/26/2012
Source:Doostang
Job Title:Program Director, MPS in Real Estate and MPS
Description:2012-0818A - Program Director, MPS in Real Estate and MPS in Urban and Regional Planning Dept: School of Continuing Studies Grade/Level: Date Opened March 21, 2012 Duties And Responsibilities & Minimum Requirements: The School of...
Company:Georgetown University
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/22/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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