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United States Studies in California

United States Studies Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 281 students earned their United States Studies degrees in CA.

In this state, United States Studies is the 197th most popular major out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of United States Studies Majors in California

United States Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 138
Associate Degree 111
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a united states studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of united states studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.4%
  • White: 32.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for United States Studies Grads in California

1,280 people in the state and 9,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to united states studies.

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Wages for United States Studies Jobs in California

A typical salary for a united states studies grad in the state is $96,200, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer united states studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,826 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. 21% of the teachers are full time.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $17,371.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 63% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674.

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#7

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,497. 97% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Pepperdine. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $42,167.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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#10

Occidental College

Los Angeles
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,839 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Oxy. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,334.

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United States Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers united states studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to united states studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Asian Studies 166
Other Area Studies 92
East Asian Studies 79
Latin American Studies 79
Middle Eastern Studies 33
Italian Studies 21
Chinese Studies 19
Japanese Studies 10

View all majors related to United States Studies

View Nationwide United States Studies Report

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