by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in New York to review for the 2025 Best African Studies Schools in New York ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 in New York. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of african studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in african studies has to take a look at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Located in the town of Geneva, The Colleges is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in african studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Explore all the Best African Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 23 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 2 |
| District of Columbia | 441 | 8 |
African Studies is one of 36 different types of Area Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American U.S. Studies | 160 |
| East Asian Studies | 96 |
| Asian Studies | 86 |
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 70 |
| Latin American Studies | 56 |
| Western European Studies | 40 |
| French Studies | 30 |
| Latin American & Caribbean Studies | 30 |
| European Studies | 14 |
| German Studies | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.