2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for African American Studies in California

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in African American studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #564 out of 1095 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for African American Studies in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12 master's degrees in African American studies during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study African American Studies in California

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for African American studies students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for African American Studies Students Working on Their Master's

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University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in African American studies has to check out University of California - Los Angeles. UCLA is a very large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in African American studies in California. More information about a master’s in African American studies from University of California - Los Angeles

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University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of California - Berkeley if you wish to pursue a master's degree in African American studies. Located in the city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in African American studies in California. More information about a master’s in African American studies from University of California - Berkeley

Best African American Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular African American Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

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African American Studies Related Rankings by Major

One of 11 majors within the Ethnic Studies area of study, African American Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to African American Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Latino Studies	34
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other	25
Asian-American Studies	17
Women’s Studies	14
Native American Studies	7
Folklore Studies	3
Ethnic Studies	2
Disability Studies	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
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