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African American Studies in New Jersey

African American Studies Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for African American Studies Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 480 people employed in jobs related to an African American Studies degree, compared to 11,430 nationwide.

African American Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for African American Studies Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, African American Studies grads earn an average of $95,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,350.

African American Studies Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer African American Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,064 a year. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,303 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 65%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,303 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Drew University

Madison

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,745 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 69% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,303 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

African American Studies Careers in NJ

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

View all majors related to African American Studies

View Nationwide African American Studies Report

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