African American Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 170 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in African American Studies.
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Education Levels of African American Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 922 people earned theirAfrican American Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in African American Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 751 |
| Master’s Degree | 129 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
Earnings of African American Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in African American Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,619 |
| 4 years | $46,128 |
| 5 years | $53,144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular African American Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 228 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in African American Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 42 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 28 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wesleyan University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 17 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in African American Studies. This school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in African American Studies. This school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Amherst College is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in African American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for African American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in African American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in African American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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