by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Native American Studies is the 585th most popular major in the country with 527 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Southwest region, there were 112 Native American studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region” ranking, we looked at 25 colleges that offer a degree in Native American studies. To top this list, a school must have a successful Native American studies program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region. Durant, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s American Indian studies degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Native American Studies at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of New Mexico - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 ’s American Indian studies degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Native American Studies at University of New Mexico - Main Campus
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region. ASU - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Native American Studies at Arizona State University - Tempe
Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of the Muscogee Nation landed the #4 spot on the list. College of the Muscogee Nation is a small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It awarded 14 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Native American Studies at College of the Muscogee Nation
Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s American Indian studies degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Native American Studies at University of Oklahoma
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a small school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico that handed out 6 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Native American Studies at Institute of American Indian Arts
University of Arizona landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Native American Studies at University of Arizona
East Central University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Ada, Oklahoma, this small public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s American Indian studies students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Native American Studies at East Central University
San Juan College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #9. San Juan College is a medium-sized public school situated in Farmington, New Mexico. It awarded 2 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Northeastern State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, this medium-sized public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s American Indian studies students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Bacone College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Muskogee, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s American Indian studies degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
Dine College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Dine College is a small public school situated in Tsaile, Arizona. It awarded 3 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Mesa Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region list. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Mesa, Arizona. It awarded 0 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Native American Studies at Mesa Community College
GateWay Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #13. This small school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 0 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Full GateWay Community College Native American Studies Report
Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #13. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized school located in Avondale, Arizona that handed out 0 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Estrella Mountain Community College Native American Studies Report
With a ranking of #13, Glendale Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Glendale, Arizona. It awarded 0 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Glendale Community College Native American Studies Report
Scottsdale Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region list. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 0 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Native American Studies at Scottsdale Community College
Phoenix College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this medium-sized public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s American Indian studies students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Native American Studies at Phoenix College
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking. NEO A&M College is a small public school situated in Miami, Oklahoma. It awarded 0 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Native American Studies at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Arizona Western College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in Yuma, Arizona, this medium-sized public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s American Indian studies students in 2020-2021.
Paradise Valley Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #13. Paradise Valley Community College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Paradise Valley Community College Native American Studies Report
With a ranking of #13, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region list. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s American Indian studies degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #13, Rio Salado College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s American Indian studies degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Native American Studies at Rio Salado College
South Mountain Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region list. South Mountain Community College is a small public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 0 ’s American Indian studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Native American Studies at South Mountain Community College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended American Indian Studies Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public institution located in Chandler, Arizona. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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