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American U.S. Studies at William & Mary

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 William & Mary ranks in comparison to other schools with united states studies programs.

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American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at William & Mary

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

William & Mary United States Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for united states studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	3
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	3
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	4
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	6
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	8
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	13
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	13
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	14
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	14
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	16
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	19
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	21
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	22
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	22
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	22
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	25

Popularity of United States Studies at William & Mary

During the 2020-2021 academic year, William & Mary handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in united states studies from William & Mary. This makes it the #13 most popular school for united states studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in united states studies in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

William & Mary United States Studies Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the united states studies majors at William & Mary.

William & Mary American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 11 united states studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from William & Mary, about 18% were men and 82% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor'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	2

William & Mary American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 20% of united states studies master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.

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

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

Majors Similar to United States Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Area Studies, Other	27
Chinese Studies	13

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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