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2026 Best American U.S. Studies Schools in Texas

1 Colleges in the United States
19 American U.S. Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,223 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

College Factual analyzed 5 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 Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the american u.s. studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in American U.S. Studies

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Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for american u.s. studies. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. About 19 american u.s. studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, american u.s. studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $38,223. Typical student debt for the program is $22,215. See the full american u.s. studies program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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