Master’s Degrees in American U.S. Studies
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Education Levels of United States Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 171 people earned their master's degree in united states studies. This makes it the 431st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in united states studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 171 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of United States Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for united states studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in united states studies. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 46 |
| Women | 125 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of united states studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 64 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular United States Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a master’s degree in united states studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for united states studies students seekinga master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Columbia. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Yale University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Yale. Of these students, 94% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in united states studies from USC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Brown University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Brown. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
California State University - Fullerton is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Cal State Fullerton. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Pepperdine. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in united states studies from KSU Georgia. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in united states studies from UA.
University of Delaware comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in united states studies from UD. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in united states studies from UMass Boston. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern State University. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,285 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,802 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in united states studies from NSU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Wyoming comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in united states studies from UW. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in united states studies from GWU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in united states studies from UNM. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The City College of New York is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in united states studies from CCNY. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
William & Mary is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,516 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in united states studies from William & Mary. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - Newark. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Rutgers Newark. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in united states studies from BGSU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Iowa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Iowa. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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