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

African American Studies is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #564 out of the 1095 majors across the country that we analyze each year. 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 reviewed 5 schools in New York to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of African American studies. Combined, these schools handed out 14 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

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in African American studies matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for African American Studies in New York ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for African American studies, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for African American studies.

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

The following list ranks 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 at Albany
Albany, NY

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in African American studies needs to take a look at University at Albany. Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in African American studies in New York.

There were roughly 8 African American studies students who graduated with this degree at UAlbany in the most recent year we have data available.

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

2

New York University
New York, NY

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

New York University is a popular decision for students pursuing a master's degree in African American studies. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in African American studies in New York.

There were approximately 3 African American studies individuals who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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

3

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In NY

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Stony Brook University if you want to pursue a master's degree in African American studies. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in African American studies in New York.

There were about 2 African American studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In NY

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Cornell University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in African American studies. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in African American studies in New York.

There were roughly 1 African American studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.

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

5

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in African American studies from Columbia University in the City of New York

Best African American Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular African American Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania	586	5
Maryland	342	3

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Rankings in Majors Related to African American Studies

African American Studies is one of 11 different types of Ethnic Studies programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to African American Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Disability Studies	47
Women’s Studies	13
Asian-American Studies	5
Comparative Group 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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