2026 Best African American Studies Schools in Connecticut

African American Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their african american studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for african american studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best African American Studies Schools in Connecticut

Best Schools for African American Studies in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall african american studies education in Connecticut.

Top Schools in African American Studies

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 African American Studies Degrees Awarded

$39,764 Median Starting Salary

Wesleyan University tops our 2026 ranking of the best african american studies schools. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Wesleyan University awarded about 11 african american studies degrees in the most recent data year. African American Studies graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Read more about the african american studies program at Wesleyan University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 African American Studies Degrees Awarded

$32,624 Median Starting Salary

Yale University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best african american studies schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 african american studies students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. African American Studies graduates of Yale University earn a median of $32,624 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,107. More information about a degree in african american studies from Yale University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.