2027 Best African American Studies Schools in New York

African American Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their african american studies programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for african american studies students.

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• Best African American Studies Schools in New York

Best Schools for African American Studies in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall african american studies education in New York.

Top Schools in African American Studies

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Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 African American Studies Degrees Awarded

$55,206 Median Starting Salary

Columbia University In The City Of New York tops our 2027 ranking of the best african american studies schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 african american studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, african american studies degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $55,206. Students borrow a median of $18,799 to complete this degree. See the full african american studies program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 African American Studies Degrees Awarded

$29,823 Median Starting Salary

Suny At Albany came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best african american studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Albany. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 11 african american studies students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Albany in the most recent data year. Graduates of the african american studies program make about $29,823 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full african american studies program report for Suny At Albany

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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).

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