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African American Studies in California

African American Studies Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 169 students earned their African American Studies degrees in CA.

An African American Studies major is the 258th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of African American Studies Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 162
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In California, a african american studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of african american studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 64.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 2.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 16.6%
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Jobs for African American Studies Grads in California

There are 1,280 people in the state and 9,850 people in the nation working in african american studies jobs.

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Wages for African American Studies Jobs in California

In this state, african american studies grads earn an average of $96,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer african american studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UCSB.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,912. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $17,371.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,293. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. It takes the average student 5.14 years to graduate. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,744. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,721.

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African American Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers african american studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Latino Studies 705
534
Women’s Studies 522
Ethnic Studies 294
Deaf Studies 181
Asian-American Studies 107
Native American Studies 49
16

View all majors related to African American Studies

View Nationwide African American Studies Report

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