by our College Data Analytics TeamAfrican American Studies is a concentration offered under the ethnic studies major at University of Massachusetts - Boston. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in African American studies, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,443 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $591 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $34,649 |
| Fees | $490 | $490 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,437 | $17,437 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,920 | $1,920 |
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Online degrees for the UMass Boston African American studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in African American studies in 2019-2020, 55.6% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 69.8%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 88.9% of the African American studies bachelor’s degrees at UMass Boston in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 92%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to African American studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 11 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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