African Studies is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #889 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.
There was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best African Studies Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best African Studies Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the african studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Dickinson College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in african studies. Located in the small city of Carlisle, Dickinson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in african studies from Dickinson College
Best African Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
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