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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 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,440–1,560 Median Starting Salary $49,801
#2 #2 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK Each year, the University of Alaska Southeast awards about 25 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#3 #3 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 561 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 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,320–1,520 Median Starting Salary $47,584
#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, 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 22 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,577
#5 #5 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 76 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#6 #6 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2210 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,597
#7 #7 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 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,905
#8 #8 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 Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#9 #9 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 3 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $45,563
#10 #10 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 and Information Sciences, Other, Computer Science, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,708
#11 #11 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 1 SAT Score 1,520–1,590 Median Starting Salary $45,962
#12 #12 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 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 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,600
#13 #13 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 133 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,076
#14 #14 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 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $52,509
#15 #15 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, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Environmental Science....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 860–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,868
#16 #16 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, NM Every year, the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development grants around 22 degrees to students studying Fine/Studio Arts, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 780–1,010 Median Starting Salary $48,028
#17 #17 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 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 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $48,034
#18 #18 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, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,349
#19 #19 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, Organizational Behavior Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,801
#20 #20 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 197 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,734
#21 #21 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 598 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,523
#22 #22 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 870 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,220
#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 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#24 #24 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 311 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,463
#25 #25 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 Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Fort Lewis College grants 58 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,709
#26 #26 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,495
#27 #27 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 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 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,518
#28 #28 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, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of Minnesota Duluth awards 133 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,906
#29 #29 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN At Augsburg University, the most popular majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General. In fact, Augsburg University grants 32 degrees per year to graduating Marketing/Marketing Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $51,780
#30 #30 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 496 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#31 #31 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Annually, California State University-San Marcos awards around 601 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,519
#32 #32 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,939
#33 #33 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 262 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,825
#34 #34 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 169 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,379
#35 #35 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. East Central University Ada, OK Each year, East Central University awards around 84 degrees to those studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,616
#36 #36 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 27 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 850–1,020 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#37 #37 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Every year, Oglala Lakota College awards around 14 degrees to students studying American Indian/Native American Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Technology, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,984
#38 #38 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Annually, Northwest Indian College awards around 29 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 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,001
#39 #39 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM Each year, Navajo Technical University awards about 6 degrees to students majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,001
#40 #40 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College New Town, ND At Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Environmental Science, and American Indian/Native American......view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,001
#41 #41 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD At Sinte Gleska University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Human Services, General, and Accounting and Business/Management. In fact, Sinte Gleska University grants 5 degrees annually to Mental Health Counseling/Counselor majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 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

179

Female Students

123 (68%)

Male Students

56 (31%)

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

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1,440–1,560

$49,801

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

62%

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900–1,140

$53,001

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

42%

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1,320–1,520

$47,584

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

88%

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930–1,210

$50,577

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

84%

6

890–1,090

$50,357

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

37%

6

1,100–1,320

$48,597

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

79%

5

1,250–1,440

$53,905

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

74%

3

1,050–1,290

$53,802

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

9%

3

1,320–1,540

$45,563

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

11%

3

1,330–1,540

$44,708

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

4%

1

1,520–1,590

$45,962

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

44%

4

1,180–1,420

$47,600

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

56%

6

970–1,180

$55,076

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

6%

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1,460–1,560

$52,509

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

93%

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860–1,110

$49,868

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

97%

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780–1,010