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African American Studies at Ohio State University - Main Campus

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. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in african american studies.

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African American Studies Degrees Available at Ohio State

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

Ohio State African American Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for african american studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best African American Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best African American Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	1
Best African American Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid)	4
Best African American Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best African American Studies Colleges for Veterans	6
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	6
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree African American Studies Graduates	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k)	8
Best African American Studies Master’s Degree Schools	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for African American Studies	9
Best African American Studies Graduate Degree Schools	10
Highest Paid Master’s Degree African American Studies Graduates	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies	22
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k)	28
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k)	28
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k)	31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k)	31
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k)	32
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k)	32
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k)	32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k)	32
Best African American Studies Schools	33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid)	37
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid)	37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k)	40
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k)	40
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree African American Studies Graduates	56
Highest Paid African American Studies Graduates	57

Popularity of African American Studies at Ohio State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in african american studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in african american studies from Ohio State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for african american studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in african american studies in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Ohio State African American Studies Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the african american studies majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.

Ohio State African American Studies Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of african american studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in african american studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	9
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	1
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Ohio State African American Studies Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in african american studies from Ohio State in 2021 were women.

The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in african american studies.

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

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Women’s Studies	41
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other	1

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Michael Barera under License

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