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African American Studies in North Carolina

African American Studies Schools in North Carolina

51 students earned African American Studies degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, African American Studies is the 275th most popular major out of a total 454 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of African American Studies Majors in North Carolina

African American Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a african american studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of african american studies majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 72.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 9.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for African American Studies Grads in North Carolina

There are 260 people in the state and 9,850 people in the nation working in african american studies jobs.

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Wages for African American Studies Jobs in North Carolina

African American Studies grads earn an average of $82,580 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer african american studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,018. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,907. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time.

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African American Studies Careers in NC

Some of the careers african american studies majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 7% $78,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to african american studies.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Women’s Studies 21
Native American Studies 1

View all majors related to African American Studies

View Nationwide African American Studies Report

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