African Studies Schools in Rhode Island

In 2022-2023, 18 students earned their African Studies degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, African Studies is the 225th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of African Studies Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a african studies major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of african studies majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 55.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
• White: 5.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 16.7%

Jobs for African Studies Grads in Rhode Island

Wages for African Studies Jobs in Rhode Island

Most Popular African Studies Programs in RI

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

African Studies Careers in RI

Some of the careers african studies majors go into include:

Job Title	RI Job Growth	RI Median Salary

Related Majors in Rhode Island

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

Major	Annual Graduates in RI
American U.S. Studies	30
Caribbean Studies	14
East Asian Studies	13
Slavic Studies	9
Middle Eastern Studies	8
French Studies	8
German Studies	8
Italian Studies	4

View all majors related to African Studies

View Nationwide African Studies Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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