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African American Studies at Rutgers University - Newark

5 Bachelor's Degrees
#60 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. We've also included details on how Rutgers Newark ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in african american studies.

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African American Studies Degrees Available at Rutgers Newark

Rutgers Newark African American Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for african american studies list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies 37
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies 38
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 48
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 48
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 51
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 52
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 52
Best African American Studies Colleges for Veterans 52
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 53
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 53
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 57
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 58
Highest Paid African American Studies Graduates 59
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree African American Studies Graduates 59
Best African American Studies Schools 60
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 61

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in african american studies. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.

Rutgers Newark African American Studies Students

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

Rutgers Newark African American Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 african american studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.

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

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Women’s Studies 3

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