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African Studies in Pennsylvania

African Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for African Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 570 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in African Studies jobs.

African Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for African Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for an African Studies grad in the state is $101,470, compared to a typical salary of $97,350 nationwide.

African Studies Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Pennsylvania offering African Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Dickinson College

Carlisle

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,320 a year. The school admits about 43% of applicants. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,901 a year. About 32% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,373 after earning their degree at this institution. About 31% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#6

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,472 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 32%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#7

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,698 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

African Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers African Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $47,517

Below are some popular majors that are similar to African Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
African American Studies 922
Native American Studies 560
Asian-American Studies 172
Archaeology & Classical Studies 170
Ancient Studies/Civilization 157
Cultural Anthropology 79
Religious Studies 51
Other Culture & Gender Studies 47

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