University of Memphis (U of M) - African-American Studies

Southern Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152

African-American Studies

A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the North American peoples descended from the African diaspora; focusing on the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, but also including reference to Latin American elements of the diaspora. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Tennessee schools that offer an african-american studies degree. Students at University of Memphis who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Bachelor
  • Certificate

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the African-American Studies Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the african-american studies program at the University of Memphis for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Memphis Degree Level Breakdown For The African-American Studies Program
 TotalBachelorCertificate

All Students

1798

By Gender

University of Memphis Student Gender Breakdown For The African-American Studies Program
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Male

3-3

Female

1495

By Race

University of Memphis Student Racial Breakdown For The African-American Studies Program
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American Indian

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Black

1183

Asian

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Hispanic

211

White

4-4

Unknown

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Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer an african-american studies degree or program in Tennessee

4-Year Colleges and Universities

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 10,000 - 19,999
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011