Study American Studies in the United States

American Studies in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for american studies in the United States

• 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)

Study American Studies in the United States: common questions

How many american studies programmes are there in the United States?

241 american studies programmes at 120 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a american studies degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in american studies in the United States is 39,563 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 28,326 USD and 50,570 USD per year.

Can I study american studies in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the american studies programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (241 of 241).

Are any of these american studies programmes available online?

10 of the 241 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for american studies in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 31,153 USD per year, against 39,563 USD for bachelor's programmes.