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2026 Best American U.S. Studies Schools in Ohio

1 Colleges in the United States
12 American U.S. Studies Degrees Awarded
$20,905 Avg Early-Career Salary

American U.S. Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their american u.s. studies programs.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best american u.s. studies schools.

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Best Schools for American U.S. Studies in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall american u.s. studies education in Ohio.

Top Schools in American U.S. Studies

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Leading the list is Oberlin College, our #1 school for american u.s. studies. Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 12 american u.s. studies students who graduated with this degree at Oberlin College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, american u.s. studies degree recipients from Oberlin College generally make around $20,905. Oberlin College graduates carry a median of $24,951 in student loans. More information about a degree in american u.s. studies from Oberlin College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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