2026 Best American U.S. Studies Schools in District of Columbia

American U.S. Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for american u.s. studies students.

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• Best American U.S. Studies Schools in District of Columbia

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Best Schools for American U.S. Studies in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall american u.s. studies education in District of Columbia.

Top Schools in American U.S. Studies

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 American U.S. Studies Degrees Awarded

$64,851 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Georgetown University, our #1 school for american u.s. studies. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 16 american u.s. studies degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, american u.s. studies degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $64,851. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. More information about a degree in american u.s. studies from Georgetown University

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George Washington University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 American U.S. Studies Degrees Awarded

$73,749 Median Starting Salary

George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in american u.s. studies, ranking #2. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 84% of students finish within six years. George Washington University awarded about 17 american u.s. studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their american u.s. studies degree from George Washington University earn around $73,749 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. See the full american u.s. studies program report for George Washington University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.