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Columbia University in the City of New York
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New York University
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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.
New York grants the most Masters degrees in African-American/Black Studies of all US states with 12 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in African-American/Black Studies can expect about 64% percent of their classmates to be women and 36% 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.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for African-American/Black Studies majors.
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