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American U.S. Studies Master's Degree

American U.S. Studies Master’s Degrees

A master’s degree in American U.S. Studies is offered at 135 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in American U.S. Studies.

Education Levels of American U.S. Studies Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,156 degrees were awarded toAmerican U.S. Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American U.S. Studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 1
Associate’s Degree 112
Bachelor’s Degree 775
Master’s Degree (this page) 186
Doctor’s Degree 82

Earnings of American U.S. Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in American U.S. Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,815
4 years $54,317
5 years $64,382

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for American U.S. Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.

There are 205 colleges that offer a master’s degree in American U.S. Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, CA

Coastline Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Yale University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

University of Notre Dame comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Brown University

Providence, RI

Brown University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Barnard College

New York, NY

Barnard College is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

Fordham University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in American U.S. Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Georgetown University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American U.S. Studies. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Trinity College

Hartford, CT

Trinity College is a popular choice for American U.S. Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in American U.S. Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American U.S. Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to American U.S. Studies that also offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Asian Studies/Civilization 705
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) 680
Area Studies, Other 630
East Asian Studies 581
Latin American Studies 498

References

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