Doctor’s Degrees in African Studies
Education Levels of African Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4 people earned their doctor's degree in african studies. This makes it the 541st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in african studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of African Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for african studies majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in african studies. About 100.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 0 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of african studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in african studies. Learn more about the most popular 2 below:
The most popular school in the United States for african studies students seekinga doctor's degree is Howard University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in african studies from Howard. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brown University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in african studies from Brown. Around 100% 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 studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| U.S. & Canadian Studies | 98 |
| American U.S. Studies | 84 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 34 |
| East Asian Studies | 22 |
| Other Area Studies | 11 |
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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