MA American Studies at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

The M.A. program in American Studies offers students an interdisciplinary degree with an understanding of local and global perspectives on U.S. culture while gaining comprehension of current social concepts beyond the classroom in relation to historical events, cultures and environments.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

Career pathways

We prepare students for a large variety of careers to pursue upon graduation. Many of our graduate students enter public service roles after they’ve completed our M.A. program.

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Entry requirements

An American Studies degree also opens doors to careers in education, museums and archives, journalism, nonprofit leadership, policy research and corporate communications. What undergraduate degrees prepare you for an M.A. in American Studies? Students from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds can thrive in an M.A. in American Studies, especially those with degrees in history, English, political science, sociology, anthropology, ethnic studies, gender studies, media studies or related fields.

Domestic applicants: USD 7,260 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band (30 credits), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 21,340 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA; some programmes require the GRE or GMAT.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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