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#1 #1 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,639 Median Starting Salary $50,577
#2 #2 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI the University of Hawaii at Hilo is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 920–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,867 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#3 #3 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $48,597
#4 #4 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Augsburg University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $25,409 Median Starting Salary $51,780
#5 #5 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $47,584
#6 #6 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,633 Median Starting Salary $49,349
#7 #7 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Est. Net Price * $16,018 Median Starting Salary $53,905
#8 #8 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Dartmouth College Hanover, NH Every year, approximately 28,300 students apply to Dartmouth through the Common Application. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Est. Net Price * $19,208 Median Starting Salary $49,801
#9 #9 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Stanford University Stanford, CA Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Est. Net Price * $18,279 Median Starting Salary $45,962
#10 #10 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK Generally, the University of Alaska Southeast is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $9,823 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#11 #11 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 Generally, the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is known for... Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 780–1,010 Est. Net Price * $13,872 Median Starting Salary $48,028
#12 #12 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $22,601 Median Starting Salary $50,801
#13 #13 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $45,563
#14 #14 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#15 #15 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Hampshire College Amherst, MA Hampshire College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,087 Median Starting Salary $55,836
#16 #16 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Generally, Fort Lewis College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,685 Median Starting Salary $51,709
#17 #17 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Overall, the University of Minnesota-Morris is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $11,169 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#18 #18 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Est. Net Price * $17,385 Median Starting Salary $47,600
#19 #19 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,273 Median Starting Salary $48,463
#20 #20 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Overall, Bemidji State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $15,561 Median Starting Salary $55,076
#21 #21 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $48,034
#22 #22 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Alaska Pacific University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 870–1,160 Est. Net Price * $22,388 Median Starting Salary $53,480
#23 #23 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#24 #24 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA San Francisco State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,267 Median Starting Salary $49,939
#25 #25 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,000 Median Starting Salary $57,210
#26 #26 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Overall, the University of South Dakota is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,378 Median Starting Salary $55,810
#27 #27 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $8,208 Median Starting Salary $51,825
#28 #28 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,160 Median Starting Salary $56,300
#29 #29 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI In general, Northern Michigan University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,346 Median Starting Salary $54,495
#30 #30 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,809 Median Starting Salary $56,304
#31 #31 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,320 Est. Net Price * $9,450 Median Starting Salary $50,398
#32 #32 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,200 Est. Net Price * $14,325 Median Starting Salary $49,868
#33 #33 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA California State University-San Marcos is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,130 Est. Net Price * $10,463 Median Starting Salary $50,519
#34 #34 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Generally, Northeastern State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $9,669 Median Starting Salary $51,379
#35 #35 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,361 Median Starting Salary $50,381
#36 #36 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. East Central University Ada, OK Overall, East Central University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,110 Est. Net Price * $10,221 Median Starting Salary $51,616
#37 #37 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS In general, Haskell Indian Nations University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 850–1,020 Est. Net Price * $4,246 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#38 #38 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,243 Median Starting Salary $46,984
#39 #39 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,484 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 Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,937 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#41 #41 Best College for American Indian/Native American Studies in the U.S. Sitting Bull College Fort Yates, ND Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $1,818 Median Starting Salary $53,001
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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

212

Female Students

152 (71%)

Male Students

60 (28%)

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American Indian/Native American Studies

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

73%

36

990–1,210

$13,639

$50,577

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

84%

9

920–1,130

$13,867

$50,357

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

39%

11

1,100–1,320

$13,017

$48,597

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

77%

7

940–1,190

$25,409

$51,780

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

48%

8

1,230–1,460

$10,603

$47,584

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

96%

9

970–1,210

$10,633

$49,349

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

75%

5

1,290–1,450

$16,018

$53,905

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

6%

2

1,490–1,570

$19,208

$49,801

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

4%

1

1,490–1,570

$18,279

$45,962

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

63%

2

900–1,140

$9,823

$53,001

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

100%

3

780–1,010

$13,872

$48,028

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

73%

5

1,140–1,340

$22,601

$50,801

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

9%

3

1,320–1,540

$16,999

$45,563

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