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African American Studies at University of California - Berkeley

11 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
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 UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in african american studies.

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African American Studies Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley African American Studies Rankings

UC Berkeley was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for african american studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 2
Best African American Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 2
Best African American Studies Master’s Degree Schools 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies 4
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree African American Studies Graduates 4
Best African American Studies Graduate Degree Schools 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 5
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for African American Studies 6
Highest Paid Master’s Degree African American Studies Graduates 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 6
Best African American Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 8
Best African American Studies Schools 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 13
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $75-$110k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $48-$75k) 15
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (With Aid) 16
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 26
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies (Income Over $110k) 26
Best Value Colleges for African American Studies 35
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree African American Studies Graduates 40
Highest Paid African American Studies Graduates 40
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for African American Studies 41

Popularity of African American Studies at UC Berkeley

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in african american studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.

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

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in african american studies in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UC Berkeley African American Studies Students

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

UC Berkeley African American Studies Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 27% of african american studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

UC Berkeley African American Studies Master’s Program

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

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The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.

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

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 73
Women’s Studies 19
Latino Studies 18
Folklore Studies 3
Native American Studies 1

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