The interdisciplinary field of Native American studies looks deep into many aspects of Native people, including their history, culture, literature, and language. Graduates can turn their skills toward advocacy, the arts, historiography, or public policy.
Each entry on our list of the 10 best small colleges for Native American studies majors on a budget had to meet our high standards.
First, each college offers at least one program (not including minors) for students who are seeking a bachelor's degree in Native American studies or a related area.
Second, the college maintains an undergraduate graduation rate of at least 55%.
Last, the college's estimated annual fee has to be less than $27,000 a year, as reported by College Navigator.
The question is: which school is the cheapest? Read on to find out the answer.
Methodology
Each of these top schools has at least one full program (not including minors) for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Native American studies or a related area (including Indigenous Studies and American Studies with a concentration in Indigenous Populations). In addition, they each maintain an overall undergraduate graduation rate of at least 55%. Of course, to be a best value, these top-ranked schools also have to demonstrate a genuine commitment to affordable education – which means meeting our net price requirements. All of the programs on this ranking have estimated annual costs (as reported on College Navigator) of less than $27,000 a year. But which of these is the most affordable small college for a Native American studies degree? Scroll down to #1 to find out!
For more information on the methodology, click here.
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