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American U.S. Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in united states studies.

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American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

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

UNC Chapel Hill United States Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for united states studies list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	2
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	2
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	3
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	3
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	5
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	9
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	9
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	10
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	11
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	12
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	12
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	12
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	13
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	14
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	15
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	16
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	33
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	37

Popularity of United States Studies at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.

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

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in united states studies in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

United States Studies Student Diversity at UNC Chapel Hill

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the united states studies majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 36% of united states studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in united states studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	3

UNC Chapel Hill American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

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

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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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	1
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Majors Similar to United States Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Area Studies, Other	155
Asian Studies	34
European Studies	15
Latin American Studies	4

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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