Native American Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 86 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Native American Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about86% 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 (this page) | 153 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Native American Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Native American Studies. About 66.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Native American Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 61.5% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 16.9% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Native American Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree is Oglala Lakota College. This school awarded 53 master's 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 is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 25 master's 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 Manoa comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's 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.
Haskell Indian Nations University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Hilo is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Native American Studies. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's 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 Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's 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.
Montana State University is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's 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.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Native American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's 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.
Dartmouth College is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's 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 is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Native American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Native American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana is a popular choice for Native American Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Native American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Native American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Native American Studies here go on to 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 master’s 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.
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