Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
A program that focuses on the defined geographic subregions and subcultures within modern and historical countries and societies. Includes such topics as Acadian Studies, French Canadian and Quebec Studies, Southern (U.S.) Studies, New England Studies, Southwestern Studies, Northern Studies, and others.
- Schools offering
- 8
- Annual completions
- 40
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
A program that focuses on the defined geographic subregions and subcultures within modern and historical countries and societies. Includes such topics as Acadian Studies, French Canadian and Quebec Studies, Southern (U.S.) Studies, New England Studies, Southwestern Studies, Northern Studies, and others.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$59k
Top colleges for Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | 29 | 30 |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Houghton University | Houghton, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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