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2027 Best Value Native American Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$24,256 Avg Student Debt
$53,546 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Native American Studies Badge [Native American Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/native-american-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value native american studies schools.

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2027 Best Value Native American Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the native american studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Native American Studies Schools

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Oglala Lakota College tops our 2027 list of the best value native american studies schools in the The Plains States Region. Oglala Lakota College is a small public school located in the rural area of Kyle. In-state tuition and fees average $2,684. Median earnings reach $22,517 ten years out.

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Haskell Indian Nations University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value native american studies schools. Haskell Indian Nations University is a small public school located in the city of Lawrence. In-state tuition and fees average $600. Early-career native american studies graduates make about $23,887. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Students looking for strong value in native american studies will find it at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Native American Studies graduates carry a median of $21,964 in student loans. Early-career native american studies graduates make about $33,000. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

4
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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in native american studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Native American Studies graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Early-career native american studies graduates make about $56,289. That is a strong return on a $23,608 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Minnesota Duluth one of the best values for native american studies. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. Students borrow a median of $24,624 to complete the native american studies program here. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $41,926. Set against $24,624 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #6 spot for native american studies value this year. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for native american studies graduates is $24,585. Early-career native american studies graduates make about $53,088. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa placed #7 among the best values for native american studies. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for native american studies graduates is $26,500. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $34,216. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Iowa admits about 84% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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