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African American Studies in New York

African American Studies Schools in New York

110 students earned African American Studies degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, African American Studies is the 340th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of African American Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 84
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 66.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 5.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for African American Studies Grads in New York

There are 1,510 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 New York

African American Studies grads earn an average of $93,280 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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

#1

Lehman College

Bronx
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Lehman. 40% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,051. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,497. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 75% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,594.

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#5

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 51% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,651.

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Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,700. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $17,232. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,738. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at SUNY Brockport.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,889.

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African American Studies Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Women’s Studies 197
124
Disability Studies 107
Ethnic Studies 22
Latino Studies 12
Asian-American Studies 10
Gay/Lesbian Studies 10
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View Nationwide African American Studies Report

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