Overview

The American Studies programme of Rutgers University encourages a small-college atmosphere within a large state university. Majors receive the benefits of both institutional models:

the individual attention and guidance of a liberal arts college and

the numerous resources and diversity of courses and experiences offered by a large research institution.

Career

Students who have graduated with the degree in American Studies have gone on to establish successful careers in education, journalism and media production, public policy, law, public relations and business.

Some of the opportunities afforded students include engagement with public history and monument projects, internships, and working on the management team and volunteering for the New Jersey Folk Festival, one of the largest and best attended events organized by Rutgers University and housed in the department.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Race, Ethnicity, Migration, & Social Justice

Public Humanities and the Arts

Media, Popular Culture, and Performance

American Landscapes, Environments, and Food

Methods and Practices in American Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 538 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application - Complete the Rutgers Application or Common App carefully as it can’t be changed after it has been submitted. You should submit only one application.

Extracurricular Activities

Essay - Whether applying with the Common App or Rutgers Application, Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay.

Application Fee - A $70 non-refundable application fee is required whether applying with the Rutgers Application or Common App.
GED Results - Students with a GED diploma/certificate are required to submit their official results.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35758 USD / year

≈ 35758 USD / year
Out-of-State

35758 USD / year

≈ 35758 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14933 USD / year

≈ 14933 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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