Native American Studies Degree

The rich field of American Indian & Native American Studies is an interdisciplinary arena of study focused on the history, politics, and culture of Native American people of North America. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer native american studies degrees.

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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture

52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture is a public institution located in Santa Fe, NM and provides a large number of program options for students. As a tribal college, the school's primary function is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its residents. The lower student/teacher ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the small student body, nearly 300 students, maintained by Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Fine Studio Arts
• Native American Studies
• Design and Visual Communications
• Business Administration

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found via the school's primary web portal.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $3,400 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $3,000. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at iaia.edu or simply request information via our page.

Students Enrolled in the Native American Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).