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American U.S. Studies at Yale University

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 Yale ranks among other schools offering degrees in united states studies.

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American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at Yale

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

Yale United States Studies Rankings

Yale is in the top 10% of the country for united states studies. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 55 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	3
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	5
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	5
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	7
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	8
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	10
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	14
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	15
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	17
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	20
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	21
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	28
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	32
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	33
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	41

Popularity of United States Studies at Yale

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in united states studies from Yale. This makes it the #2 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 Yale

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

Yale American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 united states studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Yale American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in united states studies from Yale in 2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

Majors Similar to United States Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
East Asian Studies	25
European Studies	4

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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