### SUMMARY

 Studying African-American Studies is a valuable choice and generally a critical first step for students seeking to pursue a career as an african-american linguistics professor, an african-american studies professor, or an immigration social worker. In fact, african-american studies is an uncommon major ranking as the 209th most popular area of study. Last year, there were 1,009 african-american studies graduates. In-state tuition for african-american studies at private schools is, on average, 4.7 times more expensive than their public rivals.

 There are 201 colleges that offer african-american studies. 201 schools is fairly average in terms of the number of institutions which offer each degree. If you're hoping to surround yourself with other african-american studies students, look at colleges in California which have more students admitted to african-american studies than any other state. More generally, the best region to get a degree in african-american studies is in the Southeast region with [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte), and [University of Virginia-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to major in african-american studies is the Pacific-12 Conference with [University of Arizona](/colleges/university-of-arizona), [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley), and [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles) representing the conference. From our comprehensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our selection for the best college for african-american studies is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university).

 The overall 'best' school might not actually be the best school for you. There can be tons of angels to think about when selecting ​university. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might definitely affect your decision on where to go to university. At authority.org, we evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which african-american studies university is home to the top college campus, the winner is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If you are very interested in which college boasts the top campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our choice for the college with the best student life for african-american studies is [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill). Curious why? Continue scrolling to find out more about our top choices. Many of our decisions will probably surprise you.

 If expense is a significant influence in your choice of where you attend university, you might be cautious about [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspis the most expensive college for african-american studies, at least regarding out of state students. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the cost at [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may be interested to know that african-american studies is the 137th most expensive major in the US, with an average associated cost of $35,000. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for african-american studies nationally is Connecticut with costs at the main two universities Wesleyan University and Yale University of $56,704 and $55,500 respectively. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region for african-american studies is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Wesleyan University](/colleges/wesleyan-university) with a cost of $56,704, [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university) with a cost of $55,500, and [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college) with a cost of $57,640.

 Our cheapest region for african-american studies is the Southeast region which is represented by [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte) with a cost of $17,246, [University of North Carolina at Greensboro](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro) with a cost of $19,581, and [University of Memphis](/colleges/university-of-memphis) with a cost of $12,048. In better news, the most affordable university for african-american studies is [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte). Authority.org's full list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying around $11,300 for a degree in african-american studies. That price inflates significantly to a median of $29,800 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. Our selection for the school representing the best value for african-american studies: [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). On this page you can see our comprehensive list about the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this idea is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for african-american studies students range widely, but two-years after leaving college graduates will regularly earn around $43,900. While there is much variation in earnings potential; top earners can enjoy pay up to $77,600. Straight out of college, the lowest earning jobs within the african-american studies space make $25,000, which isn't that bad. The top earning grads from african-american studies graduated from [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of african-american studies falls below average, coming in the 32nd percentile of all programs. The university with the most composite diversity for african-american studies is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of African-American Studies is only in the 51st percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 29th percentile. Black undergraduates make up the largest share at 70% of students studying african-american studies. Additionally, 68% of undergrads pursuing an african-american studies major are women.

 The median ranking of african-american studies professors is 3.9 stars, a ranking which is 2% below the median for all majors; which is a subpar score. If you are curious about the most popular african-american studies instructor nationally, consider looking up Andreas Woods at [Howard University](/colleges/howard-university). It might come as a surprise, but the highest rated professors for african-american studies according to students come from [Howard University](/colleges/howard-university). As we incorporate data other than basic rankings it becomes clear that the school possessing the overall best professors for african-american studies is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). One will find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the top instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for african-american studies is [Stanford University](/colleges/stanford-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a detailed list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you believe that approaching higher education with a perspective only built on superlatives could be said to be the root of many of higher education's fundamental problems. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our other pages on individual topics and read some of our informative background pages on essential details to think about as your school search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 African-american studies is the 209th most popular degree in America, with 1,009 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #210 [German Language and Literature](/rankings/best-colleges-for-german-language-and-literature), and narrowly lost to #208 [Family and Community Services](/rankings/best-colleges-for-family-and-community-services).

 The degree is offered at a total of 201 colleges across the nation, and is the 101st most widely offered degree. Given that african american studies is offered at 49% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that just about three fifths of colleges offering african american studies are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most african american studies graduates, largely led by [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles) and [University of California-Santa Barbara](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more african american studies graduates than [Florida International University](/colleges/florida-international-university), which graduated 44 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study african american studies). More students studied african american studies as a percentage of total students at [Berea College](/colleges/berea-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 African-american studies is the 137th most expensive degree in the US, with a median cost of $35,024 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #138, [Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics](rankings/best-colleges-for-slavic-baltic-and-albanian-languages-literatures-and-linguistics), with a median cost of $34,810).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 african-american studies programs predominantly led by [Wesleyan University](/colleges/wesleyan-university) with an annual cost of $56,704. Connecticut is the most expensive state for african-american studies also led by [Wesleyan University](/colleges/wesleyan-university) and [Yale University](/colleges/yale-university).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 78.69% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 43.7% less than the median private school. So be sure to check out public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most costly option in the top 25 is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), which is the 3rd most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [University of Memphis](/colleges/university-of-memphis). It costs just $12,048 per year, but it's its african-american studies program is ranked #56. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte)  might be right for you, ranked #16 with an in-state cost of just $3,812. Another more affordable choice would be #18, [SUNY at Albany](/colleges/suny-at-albany) in Albany County, NY with a cost of $7,070 for in-state students and $24,660 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a massive investment for most undergraduates. It's important to have confidence you increase your future earning power. We wish for the following income and job placement insights to help you in deciding your major at college.

 Just after university, African-American Studies students make $30,155 per annum on average (bottom 21%). Further into their professional lives, they can earn up to $77,612 per annum down to $24,966, but average more or less $43,861. To put it in context, that's 14% higher than the nation's average.

 The most popular job for an African-American Studies graduate is Analyst, which typically earn more or less $54,000; next are Outside Sales Representative and Home Health Aid, which predominantly make about $42,000 and $19,000 respectively.

 The Mid East has the best paid African-American Studies graduates. The best paid state for African-American Studies graduates is RI. Ivy League has the most well paid African-American Studies graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for African-American Studies: Median Professor Rating: 3.9 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors constantly play a monumental role in shaping your college experience, regardless of your focus. A great professor can help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Contrarily, an ineffective professor can bring unwelcome frustration or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of African-American Studies have a median student rating of 3.9 / 5, which puts them in the upper 74th percentile in the nation grounded in overall professor quality. For context a 3.9 rating is 2.5% under the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of African-American Studies barely out-ranked those from ["Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-professional-technical-business-and-scientific-writing), whereas ["Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-aerospace-aeronautical-and-astronautical-engineering)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above African-American Studies.

 Now for some statistics about African-American Studies professors. Colleges located in midsize suburbs tend to have the best African-American Studies professors. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has the highest rated African-American Studies professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated African-American Studies professors. Private universities tend to have higher rated African-American Studies professors than public universities. Finally, Oklahoma has the highest rated African-American Studies professors in the nation.

 Andreas Woods, professor at [Howard University](/colleges/howard-university)&nbspin Washington, DC is the most popular African-American Studies professor in the US. Clarence George Iii, professor at [Nassau Community College](/colleges/nassau-community-college)&nbspin Garden City, NY is the highest rated African-American Studies professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be one of the most poignant adventures in one's life; it is an opportunity for individual growth and development. Scholars begin to find out what they are capable of and cultivate the essential skills to be a successful adult. But learning is not completely confined to a classroom - the conversations which one has with their peers, the wild anecdote gained from an old professor, the exposure to a different way of viewing the world. Therefore, attending a diverse college vastly improves what you gain from your time spent in college.

 African-American Studies is a more popular major for students of color than white students. Black students account for a higher percetage of African-American Studies majors than any other subject. 70% of the nation's African-American Studies majors are black students, followed by latino students (11%), students of other races\*\*(11%), and white students (7%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of California-Santa Barbara](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-barbara) located in Santa Barbara, CA.

 Second, African-American Studies significatly skews female, with a shade north of two thirds of students majoring in African-American Studies identifying as women. [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college) in Amherst, MA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another important type of diversity is income diversity. African-American Studies is somewhere around the median for class diversity (49th percentile). 30% of its students come from households with a sub $30,000 yearly income, 17% are from lower income households, and 24% grew up in homes making above $110,000 a year. [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte) is the most socioeconomically diverse college in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MA is the most diverse state for African-American Studies. The New England is the most diverse region, and the Ivy League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 1%
* Black: 70%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 7%
* Other: 11%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 32%
* Female: 68%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 30%
* 30k - 48k: 17%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 13%
* Over 110k: 24%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 71%
* Out of State: 22%
* International: 7%


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