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2026 Best African American Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the United States
60 African American Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,014 Avg Early-Career Salary

African American Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 48 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 Schools for African American Studies in the Southeast Region

If you are not 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.

Top Schools in African American Studies

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No school ranked higher than University Of Virginia Main Campus this year for african american studies. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 12 african american studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their african american studies degree from University Of Virginia Main Campus earn around $34,197 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,100. See the full african american studies program report for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes Florida International University one of the top schools for african american studies. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 13 african american studies degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, african american studies degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $52,517. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete this degree. Get the full african american studies details for Florida International University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in african american studies, ranking #3. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 african american studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Graduates of the african american studies program make about $37,411 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full african american studies program report for University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Students looking for a strong african american studies program will find one at Georgia State University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. About 23 african american studies degrees were awarded at Georgia State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their african american studies degree from Georgia State University earn around $27,932 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Get the full african american studies details for Georgia State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 48 schools evaluated.

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