2027 Best American U.S. Studies Schools in the Southeast Region
American U.S. Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for american u.s. studies students.
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Best Schools for American U.S. Studies in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall american u.s. studies education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in American U.S. Studies
Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, our #1 school for american u.s. studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 american u.s. studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates of the american u.s. studies program make about $31,955 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes College Of William And Mary one of the top schools for american u.s. studies. This large public university is located in the suburb of Williamsburg. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 13 american u.s. studies degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, american u.s. studies degree recipients from College Of William And Mary generally make around $53,779. Typical student debt for the program is $15,250.
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University Of Kentucky came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best american u.s. studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 american u.s. studies degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, american u.s. studies degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $49,568. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete this degree.
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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best american u.s. studies schools. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Middle Tennessee State University awarded about 14 american u.s. studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, american u.s. studies degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University generally make around $43,575. Middle Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $22,754 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 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).
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