African Studies Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in African Studies is offered at 47 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in African Studies.
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Education Levels of African Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 209 people 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 | 122 |
| Master’s Degree | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 5 |
Earnings of African Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in African Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. This school awarded 20 doctor'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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowdoin College is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor'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 is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor'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.
Lincoln University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lehigh University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor'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.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 5 doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor'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.
Agnes Scott College is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barnard College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 3 doctor'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to African Studies that also offer doctor’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
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- 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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