2026 Best American U.S. Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
American U.S. Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for american u.s. studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for American U.S. Studies in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall american u.s. studies education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in American U.S. Studies
The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in american u.s. studies. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 19 american u.s. studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Graduates of the american u.s. studies program make about $38,223 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,215 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 11 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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