Master’s Degrees in American U.S. Studies
Featured American U.S. Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in History - American History
Learn to evaluate and discuss the topics and events that made an impact on America's history with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in History - American History
Understand the impact of major political, cultural, social and economic shifts in American society with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured American U.S. Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in History - American History
Learn to evaluate and discuss the topics and events that made an impact on America's history with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in History - American History
Understand the impact of major political, cultural, social and economic shifts in American society with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of United States Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 170 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 | 170 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 84 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
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 66.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 57 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of united states studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 76 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 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, 83% were women and 67% 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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 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 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 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. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 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.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 20% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Delaware comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 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. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 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.
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 $6,623 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,018 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 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. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% 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 $18,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,905 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. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 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.
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 $11,010 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.
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*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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