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#1

#1 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College has an open curriculum plan, which means there are no general education requirements for students. This results in the chance for freshman to take advanced courses, and upperclassmen to take introductory classes....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,480–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$47,045

#2

#2 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Each year, Smith College awards about 63 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,430–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$56,023

#3

#3 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,420–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$52,675

#4

#4 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

At Oberlin College, the three most popular college majors students study are Music Performance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Oberlin College grants 89 degrees per year to Music Performance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$59,716

#5

#5 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,510–1,590

Median Starting Salary

$43,341

#6

#6 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Political Science and Government, General, and Molecular Biology are the top choices for majors at Pomona College. The school offers a total of 48 majors in arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities, as well as minors in most disciplines....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,490–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$46,884

#7

#7 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Annually, State University of New York at New Paltz awards about 172 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Sociology, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,180–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$51,764

#8

#8 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University has 37 different concentrations for undergraduates. These include humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Currently, the most popular majors throughout the school are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Public Policy Analysis, General, Operations Research,......view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,510–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$44,568

#9

#9 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$45,563

#10

#10 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

At Brandeis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Health Policy Analysis. In fact, Brandeis University grants 104 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,400–1,520

Median Starting Salary

$52,907

#11

#11 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Howard University
Washington, DC

At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Howard University awards 186 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$50,127

#12

#12 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College follows a unique quarter plan, often called the Dartmouth Plan or D Plan. The year round quarter system allows students to choose from 12 terms to graduate within, offering the opportunity for employment, internships, dual majors, research, and more....view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Median Starting Salary

$49,801

#13

#13 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine.

Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,510–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$45,962

#14

#14 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

At Gettysburg College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,240–1,460

Median Starting Salary

$62,011

#15

#15 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Bates College
Lewiston, ME

At Bates College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Environmental Studies, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,380–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$58,626

#16

#16 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

At Lake Forest College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Finance, and General. In fact, Lake Forest College grants 45 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,240–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$54,820

#17

#17 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$44,708

#18

#18 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Annually, the University of Puget Sound awards around 60 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$59,684

#19

#19 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,330–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$47,543

#20

#20 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

At Wellesley College, the three most popular college majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,460–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$50,072

#21

#21 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 661 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$47,085

#22

#22 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Annually, Mount Holyoke College awards around 54 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, English Language and Literature, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,390–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$52,173

#23

#23 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 590 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,230–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$49,460

#24

#24 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Every year, Scripps College awards about 32 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$54,049

#25

#25 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

A liberal arts college, the most popular majors at Swarthmore are Economics, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Engineering, General, Mathematics, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,490–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$46,974

#26

#26 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, History, General,......view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$45,950

#27

#27 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

960–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$48,027

#28

#28 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$50,583

#29

#29 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 159 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$53,329

#30

#30 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Median Starting Salary

$54,024

#31

#31 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 866 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$47,600

#32

#32 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$51,823

#33

#33 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

15%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,350–1,520

Median Starting Salary

$50,938

#34

#34 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

At Knox College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Computer Science. In fact, Knox College grants 26 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,170–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$55,154

#35

#35 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$50,640

#36

#36 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Every year, Wayne State University grants around 328 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,070–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$49,214

#37

#37 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$49,939

#38

#38 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 458 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,040–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$52,629

#39

#39 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 341 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,120–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$51,397

#40

#40 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Annually, Hampshire College awards around 12 degrees to students studying Art/Art Studies, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Sociology, Environmental Studies, and Creative Writing....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,160–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$55,836

#41

#41 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

At Earlham College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biochemistry, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Earlham College awards 19 degrees per year to graduating Biochemistry students....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,130–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$52,550

#42

#42 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Berea College
Berea, KY

Each year, Berea College awards about 39 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$47,753

#43

#43 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

At SUNY Oneonta, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, SUNY Oneonta grants 195 degrees per year to Elementary Education and Teaching majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,110–1,270

Median Starting Salary

$57,884

#44

#44 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Every year, Bennington College awards about 17 degrees to students majoring in Visual and Performing Arts, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Creative Writing, Dance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,310–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$58,086

#45

#45 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,470–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$53,188

#46

#46 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Each year, Georgia State University grants about 495 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

960–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$48,643

#47

#47 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2001 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$48,597

#48

#48 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1284 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$48,502

#49

#49 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Each year, Boston College awards around 274 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,450–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$57,073

#50

#50 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Each year, Occidental College awards about 63 degrees to those studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,390–1,520

Median Starting Salary

$53,246

#51

#51 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$45,454

#52

#52 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

900–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$49,515

#53

#53 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,250–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$51,622

#54

#54 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Each year, Pitzer College grants about 33 degrees to students studying Environmental Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Political Science and Government, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Economics, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$56,228

#55

#55 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$48,921

#56

#56 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 390 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$49,511

#57

#57 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,030–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$49,797

#58

#58 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,490–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$49,393

#59

#59 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Annually, Rutgers University-Newark awards around 199 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,080–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$52,045

#60

#60 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,510–1,590

Median Starting Salary

$44,031

#61

#61 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 283 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,400–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$51,783

#62

#62 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Each year, Wesleyan University awards about 105 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$54,827

#63

#63 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Annually, Claflin University awards around 50 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

850–1,040

Median Starting Salary

$51,392

#64

#64 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Emory University grants 422 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$49,532

#65

#65 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 859 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,400–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$51,162

#66

#66 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$47,640

#67

#67 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$47,087

#68

#68 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,130–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$55,181

#69

#69 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$51,080

#70

#70 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,110–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$53,517

#71

#71 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$47,214

#72

#72 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$56,630

#73

#73 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$52,976

#74

#74 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management, and Labor and Industrial Relations. In fact, Cornell University grants 453 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$51,558

#75

#75 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

At Middlebury College, the most popular majors students pursue are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience. In fact, Middlebury College grants 94 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$49,381

#76

#76 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

At Coe College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Coe College awards 42 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$56,012

#77

#77 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 834 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$48,220

#78

#78 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University at Albany
Albany, NY

At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,160–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$50,304

#79

#79 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,420–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$50,331

#80

#80 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 449 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,350–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$50,735

#81

#81 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 273 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$59,866

#82

#82 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$48,926

#83

#83 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

At Rhodes College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,290–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$58,806

#84

#84 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 767 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,300–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$49,327

#85

#85 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Each year, Guilford College awards about 26 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

900–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$52,204

#86

#86 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 292 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$57,169

#87

#87 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Denison University
Granville, OH

Every year, Denison University grants about 65 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,320–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$54,704

#88

#88 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,200–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$55,318

#89

#89 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Annually, Drew University grants around 52 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$55,027

#90

#90 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Each year, The College of Wooster awards around 41 degrees to those studying Political Science and Government, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,250–1,460

Median Starting Salary

$56,799

#91

#91 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL

Every year, Chicago State University awards around 51 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

790–980

Median Starting Salary

$49,814

#92

#92 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

American University
Washington, DC

At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,300–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$54,774

#93

#93 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 533 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,310–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$54,130

#94

#94 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Annually, SUNY College at Geneseo awards about 155 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$56,157

#95

#95 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,290–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$55,031

#96

#96 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$50,068

#97

#97 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$47,848

#98

#98 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 645 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,350–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$56,058

#99

#99 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 327 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,240–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$49,907

#100

#100 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 518 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,320–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$47,639

#101

#101 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$54,432

#102

#102 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 400 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,230–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$52,779

#103

#103 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 604 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,260–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$53,905

#104

#104 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$54,935

#105

#105 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$53,645

#106

#106 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 896 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

870–1,060

Median Starting Salary

$49,776

#107

#107 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$49,521

#108

#108 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 393 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$55,021

#109

#109 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$53,230

#110

#110 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ

Each year, Rutgers University-Camden grants about 267 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$51,986

#111

#111 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 159 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,170–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$53,239

#112

#112 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Each year, Mercer University grants around 191 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$49,333

#113

#113 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$53,123

#114

#114 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Mississippi
University, MS

At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,060–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$51,424

#115

#115 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$50,358

#116

#116 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$48,606

#117

#117 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$51,992

#118

#118 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ

Each year, Stockton University awards about 355 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$53,324

#119

#119 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,120–1,380

Median Starting Salary

$49,140

#120

#120 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

At SUNY Brockport, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, SUNY Brockport awards 232 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$52,795

#121

#121 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$52,007

#122

#122 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$51,127

#123

#123 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

880–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$49,772

#124

#124 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

At CUNY Brooklyn College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, CUNY Brooklyn College grants 428 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$48,174

#125

#125 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Annually, State University of New York at Cortland grants about 186 degrees to students majoring in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$57,965

#126

#126 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$51,575

#127

#127 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Each year, the University of Houston awards about 693 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$48,134

#128

#128 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$53,241

#129

#129 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$54,377

#130

#130 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 465 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$49,562

#131

#131 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 149 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$46,907

#132

#132 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the College of Staten Island CUNY grants 280 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

910–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$49,776

#133

#133 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Portland State University
Portland, OR

At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,050–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$48,463

#134

#134 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$52,662

#135

#135 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA

At California State University-Dominguez Hills, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

760–950

Median Starting Salary

$49,341

#136

#136 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 293 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$50,764

#137

#137 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 414 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$50,728

#138

#138 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 143 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$50,443

#139

#139 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 335 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,025

#140

#140 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nebraska at Omaha grants 306 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$52,738

#141

#141 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

At Winston-Salem State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

850–1,040

Median Starting Salary

$51,743

#142

#142 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

980–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$50,521

#143

#143 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$50,820

#144

#144 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Construction Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Indiana State University grants 115 degrees every year to Construction Management majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$52,360

#145

#145 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Annually, Metropolitan State University of Denver awards around 196 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

910–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$51,387

#146

#146 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY

At CUNY York College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

870–1,050

Median Starting Salary

$49,991

#147

#147 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale, AZ

At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

860–1,020

Median Starting Salary

$51,511

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About African-American/Black Studies

A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the North American peoples descended from the African diaspora; focusing on the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, but also including reference to Latin American elements of the diaspora.

California grants the most Bachelors degrees in African-American/Black Studies of all US states with 137 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in African-American/Black Studies can expect about 71% percent of their classmates to be women and 29% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in African-American/Black Studies is $42,750.

Popularity of African-American/Black Studies Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for African-American/Black Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in African-American/Black Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for African-American/Black Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for African-American/Black Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
569
Female Students
403 (70%)
Male Students
166 (29%)

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