Master’s Degrees in African Studies
Education Levels of African Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 30 people earned their master's degree in african studies. This makes it the 789th most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for african studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for african studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in african studies. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of african studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a master’s degree in african studies. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for african studies students seekinga master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in african studies from OHIO Athens.
The 4th most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in african studies from Syracuse. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from UCLA. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from IU Bloomington.
The 5th most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from KU. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from UIUC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Howard University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african studies. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in african studies from Howard. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to african studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| U.S. & Canadian Studies | 428 |
| East Asian Studies | 193 |
| American U.S. Studies | 170 |
| Latin American Studies | 152 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 116 |
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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