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American U.S. Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with united states studies programs.

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American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at Columbia

• Bachelor’s Degree in United States Studies
• Master’s Degree in United States Studies

Columbia United States Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for united states studies list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	1
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	2
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	3
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	4
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	12
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	14
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	14
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	19
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	22
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	22
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	23
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	40
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	48

Popularity of United States Studies at Columbia

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in united states studies from Columbia. This makes it the #1 most popular school for united states studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

United States Studies Student Diversity at Columbia

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the united states studies majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Columbia American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 18 united states studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Columbia, about 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in united states studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Columbia American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in American U.S. Studies from Columbia in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in united states studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	2

Majors Similar to United States Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
East Asian Studies	48
Western European Studies	19
Latin American Studies	14
South Asian Studies	5
African Studies	1

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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