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American U.S. Studies at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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 U-M ranks in comparison to other schools with united states studies programs.

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American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at U-M

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

U-M United States Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for united states studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	1
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	1
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	4
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	5
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	5
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	9
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	12
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	12
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	12
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	15
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	16
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	16
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	26
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	32
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	47
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	52

Popularity of United States Studies at U-M

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in united states studies from U-M. This makes it the #27 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.

U-M United States Studies Students

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

U-M American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in united states studies from U-M in 2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	5

U-M American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in united states studies from U-M 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor 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
Asian Studies	23
Near & Middle Eastern Studies	10
Russian Studies	5
East Asian Studies	3
Southeast Asian Studies	1

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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