Graduate Certificates in African Studies
Education Levels of African Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23 people earned their graduate certificate in african studies. This makes it the 474th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for african studies majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in african studies. About 65.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of african studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 17 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in african studies. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The most popular school in the United States for african studies students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from Pitt.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from KU. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in african studies. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from Texas A&M College Station. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from ASU - Tempe. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Iowa is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in african studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from Iowa. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in african studies. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from OHIO Athens.
The 9th most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from U-M.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from UMass Amherst. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Latin American Studies | 37 |
| Asian Studies | 14 |
| American U.S. Studies | 12 |
| Other Area Studies | 11 |
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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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