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#1 #1 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, History, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $45,950
#2 #2 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Each year, Wesleyan University awards about 104 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $54,827
#3 #3 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, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Georgetown University grants 285 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,783
#4 #4 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 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. In fact, Barnard College awards 100 degrees per year to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $51,351
#5 #5 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, Art/Art Studies, General, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,995
#6 #6 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 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $56,630
#7 #7 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, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 160 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,480–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,329
#8 #8 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, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Oberlin College grants 88 degrees per year to Music Performance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Median Starting Salary $59,716
#9 #9 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 17 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $43,341
#10 #10 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 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,045
#11 #11 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Economics, and General. In fact, Trinity College grants 80 degrees per year to Political Science and Government, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,350–1,460 Median Starting Salary $56,567
#12 #12 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 22 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,878
#13 #13 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Carleton College Northfield, MN Annually, Carleton College awards around 93 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Chemistry, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $52,837
#14 #14 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 Experimental Psychology. In fact, Brandeis University grants 98 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,350–1,500 Median Starting Salary $52,907
#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 49 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $55,557
#16 #16 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 and Information Sciences, Other, Computer Science, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,708
#17 #17 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, Political Science and Government, General, and Computer Science. In fact, Dickinson College grants 64 degrees every year to International Business/Trade/Commerce majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,340–1,440 Median Starting Salary $60,896
#18 #18 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Agricultural Economics. In fact, Cornell University grants 516 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,558
#19 #19 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Every year, Skidmore College awards about 95 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $54,893
#20 #20 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Each year, Occidental College awards about 58 degrees to those studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Median Starting Salary $53,246
#21 #21 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, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $50,072
#22 #22 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 75 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Median Starting Salary $58,096
#23 #23 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 Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY Old Westbury awards 99 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,921
#24 #24 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 1,520–1,590 Median Starting Salary $45,962
#25 #25 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,340–1,510 Median Starting Salary $58,626
#26 #26 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 277 degrees every year to graduating Financial Mathematics students....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,832
#27 #27 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, Management Science, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $49,874
#28 #28 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Goucher College Baltimore, MD Each year, Goucher College grants around 28 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Writing, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 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 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 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. Hamilton College Clinton, NY Every year, Hamilton College awards around 97 degrees to those majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,522
#31 #31 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, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,921
#32 #32 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Smith College Northampton, MA Each year, Smith College awards about 52 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Political Science and Government, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, English Language and Literature, and......view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,420–1,520 Median Starting Salary $56,023
#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 1336 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 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. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 1178 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, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,162
#35 #35 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, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,123
#36 #36 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 425 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, Information Technology, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 930–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,668
#37 #37 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 903 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,600
#38 #38 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Kenyon College Gambier, OH Every year, Kenyon College awards around 79 degrees to those majoring in English Language and Literature, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $58,833
#39 #39 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Median Starting Salary $50,938
#40 #40 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Annually, Hillsdale College awards about 42 degrees to students studying History, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include English Language and Literature, General, Economics, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,770
#41 #41 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Pitzer College Claremont, CA Each year, Pitzer College grants about 37 degrees to students studying Environmental Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Organizational Behavior Studies, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,228
#42 #42 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 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,460
#43 #43 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Scripps College Claremont, CA Every year, Scripps College awards about 26 degrees to students majoring in Political Science and Government, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,430–1,520 Median Starting Salary $54,049
#44 #44 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 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,450–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,014
#45 #45 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, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Colby College grants 108 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,430–1,540 Median Starting Salary $55,549
#46 #46 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 2126 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 840–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,497
#47 #47 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $50,068
#48 #48 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Pomona College Claremont, CA Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Mathematics, General, Neuroscience, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other are the top choices for majors at Pomona College....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $46,884
#49 #49 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 222 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,188
#50 #50 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 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $47,087
#51 #51 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 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $53,460
#52 #52 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#53 #53 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 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Median Starting Salary $54,774
#54 #54 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA At the University of Richmond, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,430–1,520 Median Starting Salary $52,504
#55 #55 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $50,640
#56 #56 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Each year, William & Mary awards about 243 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,400–1,520 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#57 #57 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 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,179
#58 #58 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 67 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,331
#59 #59 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 Computer Science. In fact, Middlebury College grants 128 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $49,381
#60 #60 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 67 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,955
#61 #61 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Providence College Providence, RI Each year, Providence College grants around 167 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,280–1,410 Median Starting Salary $61,973
#62 #62 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA Each year, Muhlenberg College grants around 66 degrees to those studying Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Median Starting Salary $59,852
#63 #63 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 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,926
#64 #64 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 221 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,400 Median Starting Salary $63,621
#65 #65 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 Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,240–1,500 Median Starting Salary $54,064
#66 #66 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 148 degrees to students majoring in Experimental Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,518
#67 #67 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 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,905
#68 #68 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 449 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,779
#69 #69 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 Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 469 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,170
#70 #70 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, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 282 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,577
#71 #71 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, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $55,054
#72 #72 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $55,318
#73 #73 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Washington College Chestertown, MD Every year, Washington College grants about 33 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Environmental Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $59,233
#74 #74 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 321 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $49,907
#75 #75 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL At Lake Forest College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Lake Forest College grants 74 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $54,820
#76 #76 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 39 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,269
#77 #77 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 413 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,021
#78 #78 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Siena University Loudonville, NY Annually, Siena University grants around 109 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,440 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 185 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 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,684
#80 #80 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Ursinus College Collegeville, PA Annually, Ursinus College awards about 57 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Applied Economics, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,688
#81 #81 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 1155 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,989
#82 #82 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 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $53,230
#83 #83 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 Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, The University of Alabama awards 547 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,517
#84 #84 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 564 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $51,034
#85 #85 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 69 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,594
#86 #86 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,885
#87 #87 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 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $48,034
#88 #88 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, Environmental Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Western Washington University awards 224 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,068
#89 #89 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 30 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,381
#90 #90 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 205 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,398
#91 #91 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, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,174
#92 #92 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 37 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Theology/Theological Studies, Communication, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,708
#93 #93 Best College for American/United States Studies/Civilization in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 394 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,728
#94 #94 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 166 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,966
#95 #95 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, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,349
#96 #96 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,939
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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, 36% percent of men and 64% 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

661

Female Students

422 (63%)

Male Students

239 (36%)

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

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

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

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

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

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$59,716

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

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$43,341

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

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

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$56,567

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

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

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

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

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