Native American Studies Basic Certificates
There are 86 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Native American Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and71% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 139 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 254 |
| Master’s Degree | 153 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Native American Studies Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Native American Studies of $46,128 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 | $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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Native American Studies students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Native American Studies. About 75.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Native American Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 29.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 22.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 29.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 15.5% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.4% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Native American Studies Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 116 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Native American Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Native American Studies students seeking a basic certificate is Oglala Lakota College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their basic certificate in Native American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Windward Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Native American Studies. This school awarded 38 basic certificates in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Native American Studies. This school awarded 25 basic certificates in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 24 basic certificates in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their basic certificate in Native American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Haskell Indian Nations University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Native American Studies. This school awarded 22 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Native American Studies. This school awarded 21 basic certificates 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their basic certificate in Native American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Native American Studies here go on to 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 basic certificates in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their basic certificate 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 Kansas is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 14 basic certificates in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in Native American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Native American Studies. This school awarded 11 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Native American Studies. This school awarded 10 basic certificates 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.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in Native American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 9 basic certificates in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Lewis College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate 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.
The University of Montana comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Native American Studies. This school awarded 8 basic certificates 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 Arizona comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Native American Studies. This school awarded 8 basic certificates 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 Minnesota-Morris comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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.