Native American Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their native american studies programs.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best native american studies schools.
The native american studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Native American Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Native American Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in native american studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 native american studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $28,841. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong native american studies program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh, which ranked #2. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. About 54% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh awarded about 10 native american studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $50,590. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong native american studies program will find one at Montana State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public university. Montana State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Montana State University awarded about 28 native american studies degrees in the most recent data year. Native American Studies graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $47,703 early in their careers. Montana State University graduates carry a median of $23,635 in student loans.
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in native american studies, ranking #4. Set in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 native american studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University generally make around $62,250. Typical student debt for the program is $18,660.
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Kapiolani Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in native american studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu. About 11 native american studies degrees were awarded at Kapiolani Community College in the most recent year. Native American Studies graduates of Kapiolani Community College earn a median of $48,210 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,738 to complete this degree.
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University Of Hawaii At Manoa ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best native american studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Honolulu. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 native american studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their native american studies degree from University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn around $20,109 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree.
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Windward Community College placed #7 among the best native american studies schools. Located in the suburb of Kaneohe, Windward Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 43 native american studies degrees were awarded at Windward Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their native american studies degree from Windward Community College earn around $32,654 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,930.
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College Of The Muscogee Nation earned the #8 position for native american studies this year. Set in the rural area of Okmulgee, College Of The Muscogee Nation is a small public institution. About 25 native american studies degrees were awarded at College Of The Muscogee Nation in the most recent year. Students who receive their native american studies degree from College Of The Muscogee Nation earn around $17,525 in the first couple years of their career.
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Haskell Indian Nations University placed #9 among the best native american studies schools. This small public university is located in the city of Lawrence. Haskell Indian Nations University awarded about 16 native american studies degrees in the most recent data year. Native American Studies graduates of Haskell Indian Nations University earn a median of $23,887 early in their careers.
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Oglala Lakota College placed #10 among the best native american studies schools. Set in the rural area of Kyle, Oglala Lakota College is a small public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 9%. There were roughly 33 native american studies students who graduated with this degree at Oglala Lakota College in the most recent data year.
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Notes and References
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 · 10 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).
