by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the most popular for African studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in African studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in African studies matters.
One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for African Studies in Pennsylvania ranking is to help you make that choice.
A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for African studies, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.
This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for African studies.
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The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in African studies.
Lincoln University is a popular option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in African studies. Located in the large suburb of Lincoln University, Lincoln is a public university with a small student population.
There were approximately 5 African studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Lincoln in the most recent data year.
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You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Bucknell University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in African studies. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lewisburg.
There were roughly 4 African studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent year we have data available.
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You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Franklin and Marshall College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in African studies. Located in the small city of Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were about 4 African studies students who graduated with this degree at Franklin and Marshall in the most recent data year.
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Dickinson College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in African studies. Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Carlisle. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in African studies in Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 3 African studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Dickinson in the most recent year we have data available.
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Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Bethlehem.
There were roughly 2 African studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were about 2 African studies students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette in the most recent data year.
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Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
There were approximately 2 African studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year.
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UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. More information about a bachelor’s in African studies from University of Pennsylvania
Located in the large suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. More information about a bachelor’s in African studies from Swarthmore College
Explore all the Most Popular African Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 681 | 17 |
| New Jersey | 332 | 4 |
| District of Columbia | 234 | 1 |
African Studies is one of 28 different types of Area Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American U.S. Studies | 32 |
| Italian Studies | 21 |
| Area Studies, Other | 21 |
| Asian Studies | 14 |
| Latin American Studies | 11 |
| East Asian Studies | 11 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 11 |
| Russian Studies | 6 |
| French Studies | 4 |
| German Studies | 3 |