Universities in North America
250 American Studies Programs in North America
- programs
- 250 programs
- universities
- 129 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 39,100 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in American Studies in North America and Bachelors in American Studies in North America.
North America has 250 american studies programs open to international students, at 129 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 39,100 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 28,188 USD and 50,000 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
American Studies programs
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American Studies tuition fees in North America, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for American Studies in North America
Ranked by how many american studies programs 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 programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program 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
- PhD in Africology and African American Studies — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in American Studies, MA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
Study American Studies in North America: common questions
- How many american studies programs are there in North America?
- 250 american studies programs at 129 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a american studies degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in american studies in North America is 39,100 USD. The middle half of those programs 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 programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (250 of 250).
- Are any of these american studies programs available online?
- 11 of the 250 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for american studies in North America?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 30,134 USD, against 39,100 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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