African American Studies at Wellesley College
If you plan to study African American Studies, take a look at what Wellesley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wellesley College is in Wellesley, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 african american studies degrees were awarded at Wellesley College.
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Studying Online at Wellesley College
Wellesley College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of African American Studies graduates at Wellesley College, by degree type.
Program-wide, African American Studies graduates at Wellesley College are 100% women (6) and 0% men (0).
African American Studies Bachelor’s Program at Wellesley College
Among the 6 bachelor’s african american studies graduates at Wellesley College, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of African American Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 83% of African American Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College, lower than the national average of 91%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for African American Studies Graduates
Graduates of the African American Studies program at Wellesley College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for African American Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.