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2026 Best American U.S. Studies Schools in Connecticut

2 Colleges in the United States
52 American U.S. Studies Degrees Awarded
$47,691 Avg Early-Career Salary

American U.S. Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for american u.s. studies students.

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Best Schools for American U.S. Studies in Connecticut

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

Top Schools in American U.S. Studies

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

No school ranked higher than Wesleyan University this year for american u.s. studies. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wesleyan University awarded about 20 american u.s. studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the american u.s. studies program make about $39,764 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,125. Get the full american u.s. studies details for Wesleyan University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Students looking for a strong american u.s. studies program will find one at Yale University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 32 american u.s. studies degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, american u.s. studies degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $55,618. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357. See the full american u.s. studies program report for Yale University

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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