Master’s Degrees in African American Studies
Education Levels of African American Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 75 people earned their master's degree in african american studies. This makes it the 590th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in african american studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 752 |
| Master’s Degree | 75 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 30 |
| Basic Certificate | 22 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of African American Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for african american studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for african american studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in african american studies. About 69.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 52 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of african american studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular African American Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in african american studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for african american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in african american studies from UCLA. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for african american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in african american studies from Yale. About 56% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in african american studies from UMass Amherst.
The 4th most popular school in the country for african american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in african american studies from FIU. Of these students, 82% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in african american studies. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in african american studies from Northwestern. Of these students, 83% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Morgan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african american studies. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,352 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in african american studies from Morgan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for african american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in african american studies from Columbia. Of these students, 78% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in african american studies. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in african american studies from Georgia State. Of these students, 60% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for african american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in african american studies from NYU. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clark Atlanta University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in african american studies from CAU.
Cornell University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in african american studies. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african american studies from Cornell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african american studies from Ohio State. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Albany is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in african american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african american studies from UAlbany.
Temple University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african american studies. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african american studies from Temple. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african american studies from UWM. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to african american studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 177 |
| Native American Studies | 68 |
| Disability Studies | 53 |
| 51 | |
| Latino Studies | 26 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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