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2026 Best Value American U.S. Studies Schools in Missouri

1 Colleges in the United States
$17,553 Avg Student Debt
$86,182 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value American U.S. Studies Badge [American U.S. Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/american-us-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for american u.s. studies students.

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2026 Best Value American U.S. Studies Schools in Missouri

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the american u.s. studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value American U.S. Studies Schools

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Washington University In St Louis earned the #1 spot for value among american u.s. studies schools in Missouri. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. American U.s. Studies graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. American U.s. Studies graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $30,716 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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