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American U.S. Studies at University of Maryland - College Park

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with united states studies programs.

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American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at UMCP

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

UMCP United States Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for united states studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	3
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	9
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	10
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	10
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	10
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	11
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	12
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	13
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	15
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	16
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	17
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	19
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	19
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	21
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	22
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	28
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	29
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	30
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	30
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	32
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	32

Popularity of United States Studies at UMCP

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in united states studies from UMCP. This makes it the #27 most popular school for united states studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in united states studies in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

United States Studies Student Diversity at UMCP

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

UMCP American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in united states studies from UMCP. About 67% were men and 33% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	0

UMCP American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in united states studies from UMCP in 2021 were women.

The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.

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

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

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
East Asian Studies	7
Russian Studies	4
Latin American Studies	3

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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