Native American Studies Associate Degrees
There are 86 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Native American Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about94% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of Native American Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Native American Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 560 students earned theirNative American Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Native American Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 139 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 254 |
| Master’s Degree | 153 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Native American Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Native American Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,619 |
| 4 years | $46,128 |
| 5 years | $53,144 |
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 Native American Studies majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 116 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Native American Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 49.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 15.1% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 24.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.7% |
| International Students | 4 | 2.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Native American Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a associate degree in Native American Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Oglala Lakota College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Native American Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 53 associate degrees in Native American 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.
Windward Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Native American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Native American 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Native American 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.
Haskell Indian Nations University is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Native American 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.
University of Hawaii at Hilo comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Native American 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.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Native American 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-Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Native American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Native American 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.
Montana State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Native American 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 Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in Native American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Native American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Lewis College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Native American 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 Montana comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Native American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Morris is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Native American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Native American Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 2,746 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2,431 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 922 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 698 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 517 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.