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African American Studies at New York University

3 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
#15 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with african american studies programs.

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African American Studies Degrees Available at NYU

NYU African American Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at NYU was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for african american studies list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best African American Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 6
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree African American Studies Graduates 7
Highest Paid Master’s Degree African American Studies Graduates 7
Best African American Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 8
Best African American Studies Master’s Degree Schools 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies 10
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for African American Studies 11
Best African American Studies Graduate Degree Schools 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 11
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 14
Best African American Studies Schools 15
Highest Paid African American Studies Graduates 16
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 17
Best African American Studies Colleges for Veterans 25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies 49
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies 49
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 58
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 58
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 58
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 59
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 59
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 60
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 61
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 61
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 61

Popularity of African American Studies at NYU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in african american studies. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in african american studies from NYU. This makes it the #11 most popular school for african american studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

NYU African American Studies Students

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

NYU African American Studies Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 33% of african american studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

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The majority of the bachelor'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 New York University with a bachelor's in african american studies.

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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

NYU African American Studies Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 african american studies majors earned their master's degree from NYU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other 2
Ethnic Studies 1
Asian-American Studies 1

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