190 Bachelor's Programs in American Studies in North America

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.

• Penn State University (7)
• University of Washington (5)
• University of California, Riverside (4)
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (4)
• Portland State University (4)
• Vanderbilt University (4)
• University of California, Davis (4)
• University of California, Los Angeles (4)
• Saint Louis University (3)
• San Francisco State University (3)

January intake in North America

17 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.

• Bachelor in Africology and African American Studies — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in American Studies, BA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in African and African American Studies — Dartmouth College · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Asian and Asian American Studies, B.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in African American Studies — The University of Alabama at Birmingham · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in American Studies — Temple University · starts Jan 2027

Bachelors in American Studies in North America: common questions

How many american studies programs are there in North America?

190 american studies bachelors programs at 109 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 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 (190 of 190).

Are any of these american studies programs available online?

4 of the 190 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.