Folklore Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best folklore studies schools.
Where you study folklore studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Folklore Studies rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Folklore Studies Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Folklore Studies in the United States
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 folklore studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2027 ranking of the best folklore studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 20 folklore studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, folklore studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $28,841. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree.
See the full folklore studies program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison
A rank of #2 makes Indiana University Bloomington one of the top schools for folklore studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 folklore studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, folklore studies degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $68,501. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans.
Read more about the folklore studies program at Indiana University Bloomington
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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).
