2025 Best African Studies Schools
12
Colleges in the United States
189
African Studies Degrees Awarded
When it comes to popularity,
african studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #889 out of 1506 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.
College Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best African Studies Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 189 degrees in african studies annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great African Studies School
The african studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for African Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for african studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
African Studies Rankings by Degree Level
The african studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best African Studies Schools.
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Best Schools for African Studies in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the african studies degree levels they offer.
10 Top Schools in African Studies
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
33
African Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in african studies has to look into Brown University. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were about 33 african studies students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in african studies from Brown University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ME
Bowdoin College is a great option for students interested in a degree in african studies. Located in the fringe town of Brunswick, Bowdoin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bowdoin is a great college overall.
There were roughly 7 african studies students who graduated with this degree at Bowdoin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in african studies from Bowdoin College
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Anthropology
Program Name
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
Barnard College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in african studies. Barnard is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of New York. This college ranks 9th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 4 african studies students who graduated with this degree at Barnard in the most recent data year.
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George Washington University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in african studies. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in african studies from George Washington University
UCLA is a very large public university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 8 african studies students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in african studies from University of California - Los Angeles
