2027 Best African American Studies Schools in North Carolina

African American Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

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 North Carolina

Best Schools for African American Studies in North Carolina

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall african american studies education in North Carolina.

Top Schools in African American Studies

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

24 African American Studies Degrees Awarded

$83,388 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for african american studies. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 97% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 african american studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. African American Studies graduates of Duke University earn a median of $83,388 early in their careers. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. More information about a degree in african american studies from Duke University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 African American Studies Degrees Awarded

$37,411 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes University Of North Carolina At Charlotte one of the top schools for african american studies. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 12 african american studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Students who receive their african american studies degree from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn around $37,411 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Read more about the african american studies program at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.