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2026 Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools

There are 60 colleges that offer a degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:

Finding the Best Cultural Studies & Analysis School for You

With all the Cultural Studies & Analysis programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick-and-mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school halfway across the country without even leaving your house.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 60 schools in the United States offering Cultural Studies & Analysis programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors.

#1

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY

The most popular school in the United States for Cultural Studies & Analysis students is Empire State University. Empire State University is a public school located in Saratoga Springs, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $52,821. Full Cultural Studies & Analysis at Empire State University Report

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Harvard University is a private nonprofit school located in Cambridge, MA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $92,518. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Harvard University

CUNY Graduate School and University Center landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,063. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

#4

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Occidental College is a private nonprofit school located in Los Angeles, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,306. Read More…

College of Micronesia-FSM landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Located in Pohnpei, FM, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full Cultural Studies & Analysis at College of Micronesia-FSM Report

Willamette University comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Willamette University is a private nonprofit school located in Salem, OR. This school awarded 17 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,274. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Willamette University

Northern Arizona University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Located in Flagstaff, AZ, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,100. Full Cultural Studies & Analysis at Northern Arizona University Report

#8

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Northwestern University is a private nonprofit school located in Evanston, IL. This school awarded 14 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $73,331. Read More…

#9

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Tufts University is a private nonprofit school located in Medford, MA. This school awarded 13 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $63,641. Read More…

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Located in Santurce, PR, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 13 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,756. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

California Institute of Integral Studies landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Located in San Francisco, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $27,013. Full Cultural Studies & Analysis at California Institute of Integral Studies Report

Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Located in Tempe, AZ, this is a public institution. This school awarded 11 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,210. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Arizona State University Campus Immersion

American Public University System comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Located in Charles Town, WV, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 10 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,877. Full Cultural Studies & Analysis at American Public University System Report

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,721. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

#15

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 8 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,414. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Liberty University

Pacific Northwest College of Art landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private nonprofit school located in Portland, OR. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,811. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Pacific Northwest College of Art

#17

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Located in Bowling Green, KY, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,545. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Western Kentucky University

California Institute of the Arts comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Located in Valencia, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,659. Full Cultural Studies & Analysis at California Institute of the Arts Report

#19

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Florida Atlantic University is a public school located in Boca Raton, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,482. Read More…

#20

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Mount Holyoke College is a private nonprofit school located in South Hadley, MA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $32,877. Read More…

#21

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Located in Providence, RI, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 7 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,778. Read More…

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus is a private nonprofit school located in Gurabo, PR. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $22,004. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

#23

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Luther College landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Luther College is a private nonprofit school located in Decorah, IA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,759. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Luther College

Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Cultural Studies & Analysis majors. Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private nonprofit school located in Saint Louis, MO. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people earned their degree in Cultural Studies & Analysis from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $63,561. Read full report on Cultural Studies & Analysis at Maryville University of Saint Louis

University of California-Irvine landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools ranking. Located in Irvine, CA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in Cultural Studies & Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,474. Full Cultural Studies & Analysis at University of California-Irvine Report

#26

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI
#27

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY
#28

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY
#29

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN
#31

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL
#32

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN
#33

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA
#34

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#35

Pitzer College

Claremont, CA
#37

Union University

Jackson, TN
#40

University of Maine

Orono, ME
#44

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN
#45

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington, MA
#46

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN
#47

Bennington College

Bennington, VT
#50

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.

Rank College Location
51 George Fox University Newberg, OR
52 Hampshire College Amherst, MA
53 Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX
54 Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD
55 Samford University Birmingham, AL
56 Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA
57 Trinity College Hartford, CT
58 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
59 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
60 University of Vermont Burlington, VT

Cultural Studies & Analysis by Region

See the most popular Cultural Studies & Analysis schools in a specific region of the United States.

Region
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Middle Atlantic
Great Lakes
Plains States
Southeast
Southwest
Rocky Mountains
Far Western US

More Cultural Studies & Analysis Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Cultural Studies & Analysis Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Cultural Studies & Analysis Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Cultural Studies Critical Analysis 407
Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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