Top Schools for Cultural Studies

Those interested in learning about different languages, customs and societies may want to pursue a degree in cultural studies. The field of cultural studies is broad and thus students may choose to study a specific region, such as Asia or Africa. Students study the language, geography, religion, history, customs and traditions of one or many cultures.

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Top Schools for Cultural Studies

1. University of California, Davis

University of California at Davis (UC Davis) is one of the ten schools that make up the University of California system. In 2011, UC Davis was ranked 39th among national universities by U.S. News and World Report. This school offers interdisciplinary M.A. and Ph.D. programs in cultural studies. Students take courses in anthropology, sociology and history while completing comparative research in aspects of cultures, including food, travel and media.

2. Stanford University in Stanford, CA

Stanford University, founded in 1885, was ranked fifth among national universities and ranked first in history and political science by U.S. News & World Report in 2011. Through the university's Division of Literatures, Cultures and Languages and Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, students can focus their studies on one of many cultures, including German, Latin American or Chinese culture. Stanford offers cultural events and workshops throughout the year.

3. American University in Washington, District of Columbia

American University, a private university in Washington, D.C., was founded in 1893. In 2011, American University ranked 79th among national universities by U.S. News & World Report. The university offers a wide variety of cultural studies, including a minor, graduate certificate and a Bachelor of Arts in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies and a minor in multi-ethnic studies. Degrees are also offered in Jewish, Israeli, American, Arab and Asian studies.

Ten Good Schools with Cultural Studies Programs

School Name Distinction Location
American University Extensive study abroad cultural programs Washington, D.C.
California State University Chicano, Korean Korean, Latin American and Pan African studies programs Los Angeles, CA
Colorado State University Many 'green' campus initiatives Fort Collins, CO
Columbia College Publishes Cultural Landscapes academic journal Chicago, IL
Loyola University Nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic university Chicago, IL
Stanford University Ranked fifth among national universities by U.S. News & World Report Stanford, CA
University of California, Davis Ranked ninth among top public schools by U.S. News & World Report in 2011 Davis, CA
University of Illinois Language and Culture Center available Chicago, IL
University of Texas The Multicultural Center hosts cultural events Dallas, TX
Yale University Ranked third among national universities by U.S. News & World Report New Haven, CT
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