Master’s Degrees in African Studies
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Education Levels of African Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28 people earned their master's degree in african studies. This earns it the #789 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 22 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of African Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for african studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in african studies. About 57.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of african studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular African Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a master’s degree in african studies. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brown University. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in african studies from Brown. About 50% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african studies. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in african studies from Syracuse. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in african studies. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from UCLA. About 25% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from UIUC. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for african studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from IU Bloomington.
University of Kansas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from KU.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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