by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of african american studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 116 bachelor's degrees in african american studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The african american studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for african american studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
The african american studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best African American Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in african american studies.
It is hard to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in african american studies. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of New Haven.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Yale University
It is hard to beat Wellesley College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in african american studies. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Wellesley.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Wellesley College
It's difficult to beat Dartmouth College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in african american studies. Located in the remote town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Dartmouth College
Wheaton College Massachusetts is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in african american studies. Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Norton.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Wheaton College Massachusetts
Middlebury College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in african american studies. Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Middlebury.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Middlebury College
Located in the large suburb of Amherst, Amherst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Amherst College
Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Brandeis University
UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the suburb of Amherst.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Smith College
Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Tufts University
Explore the best african american studies schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 73 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 26 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 5 |
| Vermont | 289 | 1 |
| Maine | 281 | 3 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 8 |
One of 11 majors within the Ethnic Studies area of study, African American Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 255 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 62 |
| Native American Studies | 18 |
| Latino Studies | 10 |
| Ethnic Studies | 9 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 4 |
| Folklore Studies | 2 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 2 |
