250 American Studies Programmes in North America

American Studies tuition fees in North America, by degree level

Medians cover the programmes billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist. Programmes priced per semester, per credit or for the whole programme are listed above on their own basis.

Top universities for American Studies in North America

Ranked by how many american studies programmes each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• California State University, Los Angeles (9)
• Penn State University (8)
• Temple University (7)
• University of Washington (5)
• University of Oklahoma (5)
• Vanderbilt University (5)
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (4)
• University of California, Riverside (4)
• University of Maryland, College Park (4)
• University of California, Davis (4)

January intake in North America

33 of these programmes list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the programme page before planning around one.

• Diploma in Canadian Studies — University of Victoria · starts Jan 2027
• Minor in Asian American Studies — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Africology and African American Studies — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in American Studies, BA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
• Master in American Studies, MA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Africology and African American Studies — Temple University · starts Jan 2027

Study American Studies in North America: common questions

How many american studies programmes are there in North America?

250 american studies programmes at 129 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 3 September 2026.

How much does a american studies degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for bachelor's programmes in american studies in North America is 39,100 USD. The middle half of those programmes charge between 28,188 USD and 50,000 USD a year.

Can I study american studies in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the american studies programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (250 of 250).

Are any of these american studies programmes available online?

11 of the 250 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for american studies in North America?

Master's programmes, at a median annual fee of 30,134 USD, against 39,100 USD for bachelor's programmes. Both medians cover the programmes billed per year.