African Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 47 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in African Studies.
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Education Levels of African Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 209 students earned theirAfrican Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in African Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 122 |
| Master’s Degree | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of African Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in African Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for African Studies majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in African Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for African Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowdoin College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lehigh University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Agnes Scott College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Barnard College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to African Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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