2024 Best African Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
1College in the Middle Atlantic Region
59African Studies Degrees Awarded
African Studies is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #889 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.
There was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2024 Best African Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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Best Schools for African Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the african studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in African Studies
Barnard College is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in african studies. Located in the large city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 6th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 4 african studies students who graduated with this degree at Barnard in the most recent data year.
Every student who is interested in african studies needs to check out Syracuse University. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. This university ranks 12th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 2 african studies students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.
Any student who is interested in african studies has to take a look at George Washington University. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 2 african studies students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.
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