African Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in African Studies is offered at 47 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’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 (this page) | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of African Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for African Studies students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 20 master'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 master's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master'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.
Howard University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master'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.
Bowdoin College is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master'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.
Yale University is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 6 master'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.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master'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 California-Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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.
George Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 5 master'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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in African Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Agnes Scott College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in African Studies. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in African Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in African Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barnard College is a popular choice for African Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in African Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master’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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