2026 Best African American Studies Schools in District of Columbia
African American Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best african american studies schools.
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Best Schools for African American Studies in District of Columbia
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the african american studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in African American Studies
Leading the list is Howard University, our #1 school for african american studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 14 african american studies degrees were awarded at Howard University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, african american studies degree recipients from Howard University generally make around $58,495. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
