Graduate Certificates in African Studies
Education Levels of African Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23 people earned their graduate certificate in african studies. This earns it the #474 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for african studies majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in african studies. About 65.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of african studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 17 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in african studies. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for african studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from Pitt.
University of Kansas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in african studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from KU. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in african studies. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in african studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from Iowa. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from OHIO Athens.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in african 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, 0 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in african studies. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in african studies from U-M.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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