2027 Best American U.S. Studies Schools in Massachusetts

American U.S. Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best american u.s. studies schools.

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• Best American U.S. Studies Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for American U.S. Studies in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the american u.s. studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in American U.S. Studies

1

Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 American U.S. Studies Degrees Awarded

$38,595 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Williams College this year for american u.s. studies. Set in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 12 american u.s. studies degrees were awarded at Williams College in the most recent year. Graduates of the american u.s. studies program make about $38,595 in their early career. Williams College graduates carry a median of $12,615 in student loans. More information about a degree in american u.s. studies from Williams College

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Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 American U.S. Studies Degrees Awarded

$43,748 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong american u.s. studies program will find one at Brandeis University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brandeis University awarded about 11 american u.s. studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their american u.s. studies degree from Brandeis University earn around $43,748 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in american u.s. studies from Brandeis University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.