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African American Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in african american studies.

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African American Studies Degrees Available at Columbia

• Bachelor’s Degree in African American Studies
• Master’s Degree in African American Studies

Columbia African American Studies Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for african american studies majors, Columbia came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Master’s Degree African American Studies Graduates	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k)	2
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid)	3
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	4
Highest Paid African American Studies Graduates	4
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree African American Studies Graduates	4
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid)	4
Best African American Studies Schools	4
Best African American Studies Master’s Degree Schools	4
Best African American Studies Graduate Degree Schools	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k)	9
Best African American Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies	11
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for African American Studies	12
Best African American Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	42
Best African American Studies Colleges for Veterans	43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k)	45
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k)	45
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies	54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies	62

Popularity of African American Studies at Columbia

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in african american studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in african american studies from Columbia. This makes it the #6 most popular school for african american studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

African American Studies Student Diversity at Columbia

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the african american studies majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Columbia African American Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in african american studies from Columbia in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in african american studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	1
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	3

Columbia African American Studies Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 african american studies majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.

The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in african american studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Majors Similar to African American Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies	18

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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