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African Studies in Pennsylvania

African Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

22 students earned African Studies degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, African Studies is the 486th most popular major out of a total 1023 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of African Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 40.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 22.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 22.7%
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Jobs for African Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 440 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, african studies grads earn an average of $93,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer african studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $42,198. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,802. 71% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

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Lincoln University

Lincoln University
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,077 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Lincoln. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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#5

Dickinson College

Carlisle
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,932 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Dickinson. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. An average student at Dickinson will pay a net price of $30,345.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 75% of students get financical aid.

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African Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers african studies majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
American U.S. Studies 41
Latin American Studies 37
Asian Studies 36
Italian Studies 31
Other Area Studies 20
East Asian Studies 14
Middle Eastern Studies 10
French Studies 9

View all majors related to African Studies

View Nationwide African Studies Report

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