Master’s Degrees in American U.S. Studies
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 earns it the #431 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for united states studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for united states studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
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:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 12 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Yale. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brown University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Pepperdine University is the 5th 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 $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.
The 5th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kennesaw State University. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. 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 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wyoming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The University of Alabama is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 University of Delaware. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
William & Mary 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 $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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
George Washington University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The City College of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in united states studies. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for united states studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. 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. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
Rutgers University - Newark is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in united states studies. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. 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.
Stockton University comes in at #20 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 $12,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,634 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in united states studies from Stockton State. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to united states studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| U.S. & Canadian Studies | 428 |
| East Asian Studies | 193 |
| Latin American Studies | 152 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 116 |
| Asian Studies | 52 |
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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