2027 Best Value African Studies Schools in Pennsylvania
[African Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/african-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for african studies students.
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2027 Best Value African Studies Schools in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in african studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value African Studies Schools
Leading the list is University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, our #1 best value for african studies in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. African Studies graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. African Studies graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Set against $24,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.
Dickinson College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in african studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,650. African Studies graduates carry a median of $19,802 in student loans. Early-career african studies graduates make about $32,722. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 42%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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