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African American Studies in Massachusetts

African American Studies Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for African American Studies Grads in Massachusetts

610 people in the state and 11,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to African American Studies.

African American Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for African American Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, African American Studies grads earn an average of $107,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,350.

African American Studies Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer African American Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Smith College

Northampton

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,340 in their first year after graduation. About 20% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,493 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#4

Wellesley College

Wellesley

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,659 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 14% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Williams College

Williamstown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,778 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 83% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,155 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

African American Studies Careers in MA

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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View Nationwide African American Studies Report

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