African American Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 170 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in African American Studies.
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Education Levels of African American Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 922 students earned theirAfrican American Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in African American Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 751 |
| Master’s Degree | 129 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
Earnings of African American Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in African American Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,619 |
| 4 years | $46,128 |
| 5 years | $53,144 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular African American Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 228 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in African American Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for African American Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-Los Angeles. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African American Studies. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wesleyan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in African American 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.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African American Studies. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in African American 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.
Amherst College is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in African American 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.
Florida International University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in African American Studies. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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