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2026 Best Native American Studies Schools in the Far Western Region

9 Colleges in the United States
95 Native American Studies Degrees Awarded
$33,367 Avg Early-Career Salary

Native American 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.

College Factual analyzed 28 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best native american studies schools.

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Best Schools for Native American Studies in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall native american studies education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Native American Studies

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Leading the list is University Of California Davis, our #1 school for native american studies. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 native american studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Students who receive their native american studies degree from University Of California Davis earn around $32,563 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,155 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in native american studies from University Of California Davis

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Hawaii At Hilo one of the top schools for native american studies. Located in the town of Hilo, University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 native american studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Hilo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the native american studies program make about $48,141 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,615. See the full native american studies program report for University Of Hawaii At Hilo

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best native american studies schools. Set in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Hawaii At Manoa awarded about 24 native american studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the native american studies program make about $20,109 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the native american studies program at University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Windward Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in native american studies, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Kaneohe, Windward Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 38 native american studies degrees were awarded at Windward Community College in the most recent year. Native American Studies graduates of Windward Community College earn a median of $32,654 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,930. See the full native american studies program report for Windward Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 28 schools evaluated.

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