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#1 #1 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Barnard College New York, NY At Barnard College, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Neuroscience. In fact, Barnard College awards 99 degrees per year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $51,351
#2 #2 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Williams College Williamstown, MA With 24 departments and 35 majors, a majority of students decide to study in one of these five: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, English Language and Literature, General, Mathematics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,995
#3 #3 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Each year, Wesleyan University awards about 90 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,330–1,510 Median Starting Salary $54,827
#4 #4 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $45,950
#5 #5 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,420–1,550 Median Starting Salary $56,630
#6 #6 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Oberlin College Oberlin, OH At Oberlin College, the three most popular college majors students study are Music Performance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oberlin College grants 108 degrees per year to Music Performance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Median Starting Salary $59,716
#7 #7 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 289 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $51,783
#8 #8 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY At Vassar College, the most popular majors students study are Economics, General, Biochemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Vassar College grants 43 degrees annually to graduating Economics, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $52,014
#9 #9 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Smith College Northampton, MA Each year, Smith College awards about 62 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,430–1,540 Median Starting Salary $56,023
#10 #10 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Trinity College Hartford, CT At Trinity College, the most popular majors students study are Political Science and Government, General, Economics, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. In fact, Trinity College grants 76 degrees per year to Political Science and Government, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,320–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,567
#11 #11 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Annually, Franklin and Marshall College awards around 82 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,330–1,470 Median Starting Salary $58,096
#12 #12 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Wellesley College Wellesley, MA At Wellesley College, the three most popular college majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $50,072
#13 #13 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, Other, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,708
#14 #14 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $43,341
#15 #15 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Connecticut College New London, CT At Connecticut College, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Computer Science. In fact, Connecticut College awards 46 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Median Starting Salary $55,557
#16 #16 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 210 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,329
#17 #17 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Pitzer College Claremont, CA Each year, Pitzer College grants about 30 degrees to students studying Economics, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Environmental Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,228
#18 #18 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Scripps College Claremont, CA Every year, Scripps College awards about 29 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $54,049
#19 #19 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine. Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $45,962
#20 #20 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. The University of the South Sewanee, TN Annually, The University of the South grants about 50 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Literature, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,955
#21 #21 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Every year, Skidmore College awards about 94 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, English Language and Literature, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $54,893
#22 #22 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. In fact, Cornell University grants 467 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,558
#23 #23 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Kenyon College Gambier, OH Every year, Kenyon College awards around 55 degrees to those majoring in English Language and Literature, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,380–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,833
#24 #24 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Carleton College Northfield, MN Annually, Carleton College awards around 69 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, International Relations and Affairs, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,450–1,560 Median Starting Salary $52,837
#25 #25 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Median Starting Salary $49,460
#26 #26 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $51,878
#27 #27 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Each year, Occidental College awards about 43 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Science, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,390–1,520 Median Starting Salary $53,246
#28 #28 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Goucher College Baltimore, MD Each year, Goucher College grants around 25 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Writing, General, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,127
#29 #29 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 304 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,640
#30 #30 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Hampshire College Amherst, MA Annually, Hampshire College awards around 12 degrees to students studying Art/Art Studies, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Creative Writing, Dance, General, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,836
#31 #31 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Dickinson College Carlisle, PA At Dickinson College, the three most popular college majors students study are International Business/Trade/Commerce, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Dickinson College grants 49 degrees every year to International Business/Trade/Commerce majors....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,340–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,896
#32 #32 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,123
#33 #33 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1299 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,502
#34 #34 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $49,874
#35 #35 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $50,938
#36 #36 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $50,640
#37 #37 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Bates College Lewiston, ME At Bates College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Median Starting Salary $58,626
#38 #38 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 160 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,518
#39 #39 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA At the College of Coastal Georgia, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–1,120 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#40 #40 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 495 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,668
#41 #41 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Middlebury College Middlebury, VT At Middlebury College, the most popular majors students pursue are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience. In fact, Middlebury College grants 112 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $49,381
#42 #42 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Every year, Hobart William Smith Colleges grants around 49 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Psychology, General, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,269
#43 #43 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY At Fordham University, the most popular majors students study are Financial Mathematics, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Fordham University grants 253 degrees every year to graduating Financial Mathematics students....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,832
#44 #44 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Colby College Waterville, ME At Colby College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Colby College grants 93 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $55,549
#45 #45 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY At SUNY Old Westbury, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting. In fact, SUNY Old Westbury awards 110 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,921
#46 #46 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College has an open curriculum plan, which means there are no general education requirements for students. This results in the chance for freshman to take advanced courses, and upperclassmen to take introductory classes....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,480–1,570 Median Starting Salary $47,045
#47 #47 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2198 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,497
#48 #48 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,188
#49 #49 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,921
#50 #50 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, International Relations and Affairs, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $52,509
#51 #51 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 57 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,331
#52 #52 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Brandeis University Waltham, MA At Brandeis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Health Policy Analysis. In fact, Brandeis University grants 74 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,400–1,520 Median Starting Salary $52,907
#53 #53 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Annually, Hillsdale College awards about 46 degrees to students studying History, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, English Language and Literature, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,770
#54 #54 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,926
#55 #55 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Each year, William & Mary awards about 193 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#56 #56 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 223 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,577
#57 #57 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 948 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,162
#58 #58 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA At the University of Washington-Bothell Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,179
#59 #59 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Hamilton College Clinton, NY Every year, Hamilton College awards around 90 degrees to those majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,522
#60 #60 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $47,087
#61 #61 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 713 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $53,460
#62 #62 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,989
#63 #63 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 875 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,600
#64 #64 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Providence College Providence, RI Each year, Providence College grants around 152 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $61,973
#65 #65 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Each year, Saint Anselm College grants around 94 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $62,845
#66 #66 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $54,774
#67 #67 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 269 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,230
#68 #68 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $49,907
#69 #69 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA Each year, Muhlenberg College grants around 69 degrees to those studying Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,852
#70 #70 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Every year, Warner Pacific University grants around 57 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $52,071
#71 #71 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine grants about 22 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,381
#72 #72 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 399 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,779
#73 #73 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,054
#74 #74 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $54,064
#75 #75 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 323 degrees every year to Marketing/Marketing Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,170
#76 #76 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,905
#77 #77 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Creative Writing, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Western Washington University awards 234 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,068
#78 #78 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Siena College Loudonville, NY Annually, Siena College grants around 88 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $58,367
#79 #79 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Annually, St- John Fisher University grants about 181 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,300 Median Starting Salary $55,684
#80 #80 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,272
#81 #81 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,021
#82 #82 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Emmanuel College Boston, MA Each year, Emmanuel College awards about 49 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Counseling Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $58,625
#83 #83 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL Every year, Ave Maria University grants about 21 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Theology/Theological Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,708
#84 #84 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 70 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,594
#85 #85 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL Annually, Eckerd College grants about 93 degrees to students studying Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Animal Behavior and Ethology, Environmental Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,724
#86 #86 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 274 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,312
#87 #87 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 653 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,843
#88 #88 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Nazareth University Rochester, NY Every year, Nazareth University awards about 41 degrees to those majoring in Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $58,803
#89 #89 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,517
#90 #90 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Stetson University DeLand, FL At Stetson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,878
#91 #91 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,885
#92 #92 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Every year, Manhattanville University awards around 63 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sports Studies, Psychology, General, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,784
#93 #93 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,034
#94 #94 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 142 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $52,619
#95 #95 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Each year, Marist University grants about 196 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Communication, General, Fashion Merchandising, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,857
#96 #96 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Annually, State University of New York at Oswego awards about 204 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,966
#97 #97 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ At Saint Peter's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,932
#98 #98 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,349
#99 #99 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY At CUNY Brooklyn College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Brooklyn College grants 429 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,174
#100 #100 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the College of Staten Island CUNY grants 254 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,776
#101 #101 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,939
#102 #102 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, the most popular majors students study are Information Science/Studies, Computer Science, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,419
#103 #103 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, MO Every year, Columbia College awards around 162 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,387
#104 #104 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 304 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,060
#105 #105 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,458
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About American/United States Studies/Civilization

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies.

Students studying American/United States Studies/Civilization can be awarded a degree up to a Masters degree. On average, 38% percent of men and 62% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, California is where degrees in American/United States Studies/Civilization are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in American/United States Studies/Civilization is $42,750.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

609

Female Students

378 (62%)

Male Students

231 (37%)

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#1 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

8%

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1,500–1,560

$47,995

#3 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

16%

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1,330–1,510

$54,827

#4 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

4%

15

1,470–1,570

$45,950

#5 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

11%

22

1,420–1,550

$56,630

#6 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

34%

12

1,380–1,520

$59,716

#7 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

13%

16

1,400–1,550

$51,783

#8 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

19%

9

1,460–1,550

$52,014

#9 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

21%

8

1,430–1,540

$56,023

#10 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

29%

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1,320–1,480

$56,567

#11 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

28%

8

1,330–1,470

$58,096

#12 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

14%

7

1,460–1,560

$50,072

#13 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

11%

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1,330–1,540

$44,708

#14 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

4%

12

1,510–1,590

$43,341

#15 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

37%

6

1,180–1,410

$55,557

#16 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S.

12%

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