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African Studies in New York

African Studies Schools in New York

21 students earned African Studies degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

An African Studies major is the 723rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of African Studies Majors in New York

African Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, a african studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of african studies majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 28.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.8%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for African Studies Grads in New York

In this state, there are 1,510 people employed in jobs related to an african studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for African Studies Jobs in New York

In this state, african studies grads earn an average of $93,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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There are 5 colleges in New York that offer african studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Barnard College

New York
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,744 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. An average student at Barnard will pay a net price of $27,999.

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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 79% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,889.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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African Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers african studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to african studies.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
American U.S. Studies 177
Asian Studies 100
East Asian Studies 100
Latin American Studies 56
Middle Eastern Studies 52
Western European Studies 48
Caribbean Studies 32
French Studies 18

View all majors related to African Studies

View Nationwide African Studies Report

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