by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best African American Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 184 bachelor's degrees in african american studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in african american studies.
It is difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in african american studies. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Emory University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in african american studies. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Florida is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in african american studies. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from University of Florida
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in african american studies needs to check out Virginia Commonwealth University. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from University of Louisville
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
UofSC is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from University of South Carolina - Columbia
UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in african american studies from Georgia State University
Explore the best african american studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 40 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 10 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 73 |
| Georgia | 453 | 25 |
| Virginia | 421 | 45 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 15 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 14 |
| Alabama | 320 | 16 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 0 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 2 |
African American Studies is one of 11 different types of Ethnic Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 261 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 33 |
| Deaf Studies | 10 |
| Native American Studies | 4 |
| Latino Studies | 1 |
| Disability Studies | 1 |