by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best African American Studies Schools in Maryland ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 21 degrees in african american studies to qualified students.
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best African American Studies Schools in Maryland list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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 american studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's hard to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you want to pursue a degree in african american studies. UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a degree in african american studies from University of Maryland - College Park
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in african american studies. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a degree in african american studies from University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Explore all the Best African American Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 56 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 37 |
| District of Columbia | 441 | 33 |
| Delaware | 345 | 8 |
One of 11 majors within the Ethnic Studies area of study, African American Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 36 |
| Deaf Studies | 35 |
| Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 2 |
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