2026 Best Native American Studies Master’s Degree Schools

Native American Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 116 schools to find the best for native american studies students.

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• Best Master’s Degree Native American Studies Schools
• Other Degree Levels

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Best Schools for Native American Studies in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in native american studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Native American Studies

1

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Native American Studies Degrees Awarded

$62,250 Median Starting Salary

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in native american studies. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Durant. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. About 25 native american studies degrees were awarded at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University generally make around $62,250. Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates carry a median of $18,660 in student loans. Get the full native american studies details for Southeastern Oklahoma State University

2

Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Native American Studies Degrees Awarded

9% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Oglala Lakota College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best native american studies schools. Located in the rural area of Kyle, Oglala Lakota College is a small public university. About 9% of students finish within six years. About 11 native american studies degrees were awarded at Oglala Lakota College in the most recent year. Read more about the native american studies program at Oglala Lakota College

Other Native American Studies Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 116 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.