2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for African American Studies in the Great Lakes Region

African American Studies isn't the most popular master's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #564 in popularity out of 1095 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for African American Studies in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8 master's degrees in African American studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great African American Studies School for Your Master's Degree

The African American studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for African American Studies in the Great Lakes Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality African American studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. 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.

More Ways to Rank African American Studies Schools

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for African American studies.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study African American Studies in the Great Lakes Region

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in African American studies.

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

1

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In WI

#1 Best Quality In WI

University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in African American studies. UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the large city of Madison. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in African American studies in Wisconsin.

There were about 4 African American studies students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in African American studies from University of Wisconsin - Madison

2

Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In IN

#1 Best Quality In IN

Indiana University - Bloomington is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in African American studies. Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington 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 Indiana.

There were approximately 2 African American studies students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in African American studies from Indiana University - Bloomington

3

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In IL

#1 Best Quality In IL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Northwestern University if you want to pursue a master's degree in African American studies. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very 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 Illinois.

There were roughly 1 African American studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in African American studies from Northwestern University

3

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MI

#1 Best Quality In MI

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in African American studies has to check out Eastern Michigan University. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in African American studies in Michigan. More information about a master’s in African American studies from Eastern Michigan University

5

Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus, OH

#1 Most Popular In OH

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in African American studies from Ohio State University - Main Campus

5

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

#2 Most Popular In MI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Michigan State is a very large public university located in the small city of East Lansing. More information about a master’s in African American studies from Michigan State University

Best African American Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular African American studies colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	530	4
Michigan	470	0
Ohio	466	3
Indiana	352	3
Wisconsin	302	5

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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.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Women’s Studies	33
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other	6
Folklore 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.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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