Master’s Degrees in African Studies
Education Levels of African Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 30 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 | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
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 women than men pursue their master's degree in african studies. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 18 |
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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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:
Ohio University - Athens Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for african studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in african studies from OHIO Athens.
Syracuse University comes in at #4 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 $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in african studies from Syracuse. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in african studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 100% of this group were women, and 100% 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. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 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 50% of this group were women, and 50% 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 $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 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. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in african studies from KU. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Howard University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in african studies. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in african studies from Howard. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to african studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| U.S. & Canadian Studies | 428 |
| East Asian Studies | 193 |
| American U.S. Studies | 170 |
| Latin American Studies | 152 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 116 |
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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