Doctor’s Degrees in American U.S. Studies
Education Levels of United States Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 84 people earned their doctor's degree in united states studies. This earns it the #174 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in united states studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 840 |
| Master’s Degree | 170 |
| Associate Degree | 112 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 84 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Basic Certificate | 6 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of United States Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in united states studies. About 64.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 54 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of united states studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 43 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular United States Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in united states studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from U-M. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
William & Mary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from William & Mary.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from BGSU.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in united states studies. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from UT Austin.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree in united states studies from UNM. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in united states studies. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from Purdue. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in united states studies. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from University at Buffalo.
Harvard University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from Harvard. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in united states studies. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from UMCP. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from UH Manoa. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from Yale. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Rutgers University - Newark is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in united states studies. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from Rutgers Newark.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in united states studies. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from NYU. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in united states studies. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from USC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Iowa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from Iowa. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brown University. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from Brown.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in united states studies. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in united states studies from UNC Chapel Hill.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to united states studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| U.S. & Canadian Studies | 98 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 34 |
| East Asian Studies | 22 |
| Other Area Studies | 11 |
| German Studies | 8 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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