American Studies
928 professors across every school
Beats 71.2% of majors on The Curve
Avg. ELOThe average ELO of professors in this major, computed the same head-to-head way as an individual professor's rating.
1,514
Major rankWhere this major's average ELO places among every ranked major on The Curve, 1 being the highest.
#197
of 681
PercentileThe share of ranked majors this one outranks. 100% means nobody ranks higher.
71.2%
Avg. ratingThe average overall quality rating across every professor's RateMyProfessors reviews in this major.
3.96
out of 5
ProfessorsHow many professors are counted toward this major's ranking. Only majors with 50+ professors are ranked.
928
ReviewsTotal RateMyProfessors ratings across every professor in this major.
12,222
Among all professors
Top professors in this major
Highest-ranked of 928 American Studies professors
- Chris Finley#1Emeritus1755
American Studies · University of Southern California
4.8 ★ · 61 reviews · #2,138 overall
- Eric Gonzaba#2Emeritus1733
American Studies · California State University Fullerton
4.8 ★ · 51 reviews · #5,410 overall
- Jeffrey Tripp#3Emeritus1732
American Studies · University of Hawaii at Manoa
4.7 ★ · 54 reviews · #5,617 overall
- Bruce Conforth#4Emeritus1728
American Studies · University of Michigan
4.9 ★ · 379 reviews · #6,576 overall
- John Ibson#5Emeritus1724
American Studies · California State University Fullerton
4.5 ★ · 75 reviews · #7,451 overall
- William Mims#6Emeritus1722
American Studies · Christopher Newport University
4.8 ★ · 14 reviews · #8,133 overall
- Janine Fujioka#7Endowed Chair III1712
American Studies · University of Hawaii at Manoa
5.0 ★ · 32 reviews · #11,457 overall
- Greg Pfitzer#8Endowed Chair III1708
American Studies · Skidmore College
5.0 ★ · 27 reviews · #13,091 overall
- Michael Casiano#9Endowed Chair III1707
American Studies · University of Maryland, Baltimore County
5.0 ★ · 18 reviews · #13,397 overall
- Francis Ryan#10Endowed Chair III1701
American Studies · La Salle University
4.8 ★ · 52 reviews · #16,379 overall
| Rank | Tier | ELO | Professor | School | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1#2,138 overall | Emeritus | 1755 | Chris FinleyAmerican Studies | University of Southern California | 4.8 ★ | 61 |
| #2#5,410 overall | Emeritus | 1733 | Eric GonzabaAmerican Studies | California State University Fullerton | 4.8 ★ | 51 |
| #3#5,617 overall | Emeritus | 1732 | Jeffrey TrippAmerican Studies | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 4.7 ★ | 54 |
| #4#6,576 overall | Emeritus | 1728 | Bruce ConforthAmerican Studies | University of Michigan | 4.9 ★ | 379 |
| #5#7,451 overall | Emeritus | 1724 | John IbsonAmerican Studies | California State University Fullerton | 4.5 ★ | 75 |
| #6#8,133 overall | Emeritus | 1722 | William MimsAmerican Studies | Christopher Newport University | 4.8 ★ | 14 |
| #7#11,457 overall | Endowed Chair III | 1712 | Janine FujiokaAmerican Studies | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 5.0 ★ | 32 |
| #8#13,091 overall | Endowed Chair III | 1708 | Greg PfitzerAmerican Studies | Skidmore College | 5.0 ★ | 27 |
| #9#13,397 overall | Endowed Chair III | 1707 | Michael CasianoAmerican Studies | University of Maryland, Baltimore County | 5.0 ★ | 18 |
| #10#16,379 overall | Endowed Chair III | 1701 | Francis RyanAmerican Studies | La Salle University | 4.8 ★ | 52 |