by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for american u.s. studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies to qualified students.
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The united states studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality united states studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for american u.s. studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for american u.s. studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Brown University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in american u.s. studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Brown University
It is difficult to beat Yale University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in american u.s. studies. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Yale University
It is hard to beat Wellesley College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in american u.s. studies. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Wellesley College
It's hard to beat Brandeis University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in american u.s. studies. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Brandeis University
Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Middlebury College
Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Tufts University
Amherst is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Amherst.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Amherst College
Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Hartford.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Trinity College
Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Northampton.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Smith College
Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in american u.s. studies from Williams College
Explore the best american u.s. studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 90 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 69 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 19 |
| Vermont | 289 | 8 |
| Maine | 281 | 12 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 10 |
One of 36 majors within the Area Studies area of study, American U.S. Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| East Asian Studies | 96 |
| Asian Studies | 82 |
| Latin American Studies | 68 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 61 |
| Spanish & Iberian Studies | 39 |
| French Studies | 35 |
| Italian Studies | 28 |
| African Studies | 24 |
| Russian Studies | 20 |
| Area Studies, Other | 20 |
