by our College Data Analytics TeamAfrican American Studies is a concentration offered under the ethnic studies major at University of Memphis. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in African American studies, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $502 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $342 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,208 | $12,048 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,704 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,175 | $10,175 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,699 | $4,699 |
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If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UofM does offer online classes in its African American studies bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
About 63.6% of the students who received their BA in African American studies in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 69.8%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 72.7% of the African American studies bachelor’s degrees at UofM in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 92%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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