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African American Studies in California

African American Studies Schools in California

Jobs for African American Studies Grads in California

There are 1,030 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in African American Studies jobs.

African American Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for African American Studies Jobs in California

A typical salary for an African American Studies grad in the state is $126,200, compared to a typical salary of $97,350 nationwide.

African American Studies Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 20 colleges in California offering African American Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. The school admits about 12% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,330 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 34% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#10

Occidental College

Los Angeles

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,306 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 40% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

Stanford University

Stanford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,973 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#17

Pomona College

Claremont

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,100 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#19

Pitzer College

Claremont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,658 a year. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#20

Scripps College

Claremont

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,612 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

African American Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers African American 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 American Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
American US Studies 1,156
Asian Studies 705
Other Area Studies 630
African Studies 209
Ancient Studies/Civilization 157
Other Culture & Gender Studies 47
Area Studies 6

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