African Studies Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in African Studies is offered at 47 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate 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 | 5 |
Earnings of African Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in African Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 77 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in African Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for African Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate 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 Chicago is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 13 graduate certificates in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in African Studies. This school awarded 11 graduate certificates 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.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in African Studies. This school awarded 10 graduate certificates in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 8 graduate certificates 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.
Bowdoin College is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 6 graduate certificates in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 6 graduate certificates 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.
George Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in African Studies. This school awarded 5 graduate certificates in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 5 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 5 graduate certificates in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 5 graduate certificates in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Agnes Scott College is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in African Studies from this school. 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 graduate certificates in African Studies. This school awarded 3 graduate certificates in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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