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#1 #1 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Dartmouth College Hanover, NH Dartmouth College follows a unique quarter plan, often called the Dartmouth Plan or D Plan. The year round quarter system allows students to choose from 12 terms to graduate within, offering the opportunity for employment, internships, dual majors, research, and more....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $49,801
#2 #2 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Every year, Oglala Lakota College awards around 18 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include American Indian/Native American Studies, Social Work, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,984
#3 #3 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Annually, the University of Hawaii at Hilo grants around 63 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#4 #4 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 22 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,577
#5 #5 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 12 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,034
#6 #6 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 3 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $45,962
#7 #7 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 515 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $47,584
#8 #8 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,801
#9 #9 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 1 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $52,509
#10 #10 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Annually, Northwest Indian College awards around 24 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Human Services, General, Environmental Science, and American Indian/Native American Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,001
#11 #11 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA A liberal arts college, the most popular majors at Swarthmore are Economics, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mathematics, General, Engineering, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $46,974
#12 #12 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 3 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,708
#13 #13 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 7 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,349
#14 #14 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 4 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,905
#15 #15 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Colgate University Hamilton, NY At Colgate University, the three most popular college majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,616
#16 #16 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,600
#17 #17 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $45,563
#18 #18 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Fort Lewis College Durango, CO At Fort Lewis College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Environmental Studies. In fact, Fort Lewis College grants 57 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $51,709
#19 #19 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,495
#20 #20 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN At the University of Minnesota-Morris, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#21 #21 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,381
#22 #22 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Wildlife, and Fish and Wildlands Science and Management....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $49,868
#23 #23 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#24 #24 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 812 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,220
#25 #25 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,518
#26 #26 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN At the University of Minnesota Duluth, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Duluth awards 151 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,906
#27 #27 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 43 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,398
#28 #28 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay awards about 186 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,734
#29 #29 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke grants around 228 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $51,825
#30 #30 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 126 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,810
#31 #31 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 452 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#32 #32 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 315 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,300
#33 #33 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,463
#34 #34 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 131 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,076
#35 #35 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Annually, Alaska Pacific University grants around 9 degrees to those majoring in Biological and Physical Sciences, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Counseling Psychology, Parks, and Recreation and Leisure Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $53,480
#36 #36 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies 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 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,939
#37 #37 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,304
#38 #38 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Every year, Black Hills State University awards about 55 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,707
#39 #39 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 157 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,379
#40 #40 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awards about 138 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,210
#41 #41 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. East Central University Ada, OK Each year, East Central University awards around 69 degrees to those studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,616
#42 #42 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS Annually, Haskell Indian Nations University awards around 26 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#43 #43 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Dine College Tsaile, AZ Each year, Dine College awards about 13 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Public Health, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,001
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About American Indian/Native American Studies

A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the American Indian, Aleut, Inuit, Hawaiian and other native peoples of the Americas from earliest times until the present, with particular emphasis on U.S. and Canadian populations and their problems but including reference to Caribbean and Latin American native peoples.

While American Indian/Native American Studies has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in American Indian/Native American Studies all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Hawaii. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in American Indian/Native American Studies is $42,750.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

216

Female Students

148 (68%)

Male Students

68 (31%)

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#5 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#6 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#7 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#8 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#11 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#12 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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#16 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S.

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