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#1

#1 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Brown University
Providence, RI

In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Engineering, and......view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,608

Median Starting Salary

$52,509
#2

#2 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,210–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$17,716

Median Starting Salary

$59,866
#3

#3 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Cell/Cellular and......view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,044

Median Starting Salary

$45,950
#4

#4 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Every year, CUNY City College grants about 400 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,220–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$4,599

Median Starting Salary

$47,306
#5

#5 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA

Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 106 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,120–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$22,406

Median Starting Salary

$52,331
#6

#6 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2164 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,000–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$6,283

Median Starting Salary

$49,497
#7

#7 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,869

Median Starting Salary

$43,341
#8

#8 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 149 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, General Studies, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$11,153

Median Starting Salary

$51,379
#9

#9 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

George Washington University
Washington, DC

At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$45,466

Median Starting Salary

$51,878
#10

#10 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 945 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,380–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$15,833

Median Starting Salary

$51,162
#11

#11 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$20,987

Median Starting Salary

$56,458
#12

#12 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 776 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$20,511

Median Starting Salary

$49,521
#13

#13 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Each year, New York University awards around 533 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,480–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$30,730

Median Starting Salary

$49,393
#14

#14 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 433 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,090–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$17,554

Median Starting Salary

$50,728
#15

#15 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$13,299

Median Starting Salary

$52,518
#16

#16 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Each year, William & Mary awards about 224 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$20,422

Median Starting Salary

$56,399
#17

#17 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Annually, Rutgers University-Newark awards around 347 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$17,425

Median Starting Salary

$52,045
#18

#18 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

At Pepperdine University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,250–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$52,216

Median Starting Salary

$53,701
#19

#19 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,220–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$12,421

Median Starting Salary

$54,064
#20

#20 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$41,496

Median Starting Salary

$47,087
#21

#21 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Each year, Stockton University awards about 384 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,080–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$19,752

Median Starting Salary

$53,324
#22

#22 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,030–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$14,557

Median Starting Salary

$50,577
#23

#23 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,240–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$30,911

Median Starting Salary

$54,935
#24

#24 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 193 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,440

Median Starting Salary

$53,329
#25

#25 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK

At Northwestern Oklahoma State University, the most popular majors students study are Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$12,067

Median Starting Salary

$52,843
#26

#26 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,180–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$21,761

Median Starting Salary

$53,517
#27

#27 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Each year, Fairfield University grants about 213 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,260–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$47,630

Median Starting Salary

$63,621
#28

#28 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,250–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$18,036

Median Starting Salary

$49,460
#29

#29 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$51,970
#30

#30 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 361 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$20,121

Median Starting Salary

$55,021
#31

#31 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$7,528

Median Starting Salary

$49,349
#32

#32 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Dallas
Irving, TX

At the University of Dallas, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,190–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$31,221

Median Starting Salary

$55,708
#33

#33 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,322

Median Starting Salary

$53,312
#34

#34 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,401

Median Starting Salary

$48,034
#35

#35 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 448 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,566

Median Starting Salary

$50,849
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About American/United States Studies/Civilization

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies.

Students studying American/United States Studies/Civilization can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 27% percent of men and 73% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, New York is where degrees in American/United States Studies/Civilization are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in American/United States Studies/Civilization is $42,750.

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Careers

The highest paying career for American/United States Studies/Civilization majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in American/United States Studies/Civilization can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
169
Female Students
123 (72%)
Male Students
46 (27%)

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