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American U.S. Studies at Brown University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Brown ranks in comparison to other schools with united states studies programs.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at Brown

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

Brown United States Studies Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for united states studies majors, Brown came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	2
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	2
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	2
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	5
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	5
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	6
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	12
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	13
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	15
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	17
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	23
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	27
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	42
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	45

Popularity of United States Studies at Brown

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is an increase of 550% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in united states studies from Brown. This makes it the #3 most popular school for united states studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in united states studies in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Brown United States Studies Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the united states studies majors at Brown University.

Brown American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in American U.S. Studies from Brown in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Brown American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

Of the 9 united states studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Brown, about 33% were men and 67% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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

Most Popular Majors Related to United States Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Latin American & Caribbean Studies	14
African Studies	13
East Asian Studies	13
Slavic Studies	9
Near & Middle Eastern Studies	8

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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