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American U.S. Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

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 UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with united states studies programs.

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American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at UT Austin

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

UT Austin United States Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for united states studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	1
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	4
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	4
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	5
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	7
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	7
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	9
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	9
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	10
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	13
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	13
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	13
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	22
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	23
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	24
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	24
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	24
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	25
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	25
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	26
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	30

Popularity of United States Studies at UT Austin

During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in united states studies from UT Austin. This makes it the #20 most popular school for united states studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in united states studies in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UT Austin United States Studies Students

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

UT Austin American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in united states studies from UT Austin in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

UT Austin American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in united states studies from UT Austin. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 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	3
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Majors Similar to United States Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Latin American Studies	28
Russian Studies	19
Asian Studies	17
Near & Middle Eastern Studies	13
European Studies	3

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Reid Sullivan under License

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