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2026 Best Native American Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region

1 Colleges in the United States
89 Native American Studies Degrees Awarded
$40,088 Avg Early-Career Salary

Native American Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best native american studies schools.

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Best Schools for Native American Studies in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall native american studies education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Native American Studies

1
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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

No school ranked higher than University Of Kansas this year for native american studies. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 native american studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Native American Studies graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608. More information about a degree in native american studies from University Of Kansas

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Haskell Indian Nations University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in native american studies, ranking #2. Haskell Indian Nations University is a small public school located in the city of Lawrence. Haskell Indian Nations University awarded about 22 native american studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their native american studies degree from Haskell Indian Nations University earn around $23,887 in the first couple years of their career. See the full native american studies program report for Haskell Indian Nations University

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Oglala Lakota College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best native american studies schools. This small public university is located in the rural area of Kyle. About 9% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 53 native american studies students who graduated with this degree at Oglala Lakota College in the most recent data year. See the full native american studies program report for Oglala Lakota College

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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 · 25 schools evaluated.

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