Doctor’s Degrees in African Studies
Education Levels of African Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4 people earned their doctor's degree in african studies. This earns it the #541 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in african studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 110 |
| Master’s Degree | 30 |
| Basic Certificate | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of African Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for african studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for african studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in african studies. About 100.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 0 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of african studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in african studies. Learn more about the most popular 2 below:
Howard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for african studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in african studies from Howard. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brown University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in african studies from Brown. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to african studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| U.S. & Canadian Studies | 98 |
| American U.S. Studies | 84 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 34 |
| East Asian Studies | 22 |
| Other Area Studies | 11 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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