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  4. BA Africana Studies

BA Africana Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

New York University

Program Overview

The Program in Africana Studies offers a multi-continental and interdisciplinary approach to the study of black culture and identity, literature, history and politics. The analytical skills and techniques we emphasize the ability to interpret, analyze, and organize data and to communicate, and the ability to write effectively are invaluable tools in any profession. Africana majors pursue careers in business, film, law, international affairs, social work, public policy and medicine. Many students also pursue graduate education. The Africana Studies Program is geared to address a broad range of career interests.

Program Key Stats

$50464 (Annual cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.6
37
85

1440
7.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts of all college work that you have received academic credit for, The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated transcript, English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction and English is not your native language, Official score reports: SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, An audition or portfolio for specific artistic program applicants to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Options

  • Many different careers in various industries/areas : Banking
  • Insurance companies
  • Human Resources
  • Publishing and Bookstores chains
  • News Media
  • Wine and food industry
  • Restaurants Chains and others
  • Retailing
  • Consulting and Public Relations firms
  • Computer/software firms
  • Communications
  • Phone
  • and Cable companies
  • Medicine & Health
  • Law
  • Politics & Government
  • Performing Arts & Entertainment
  • Visual Arts
  • Sports
  • Any industry/companies that deal with customers and customer service
  • Education
  • Non teaching positions in universities and colleges (various offices and departments on campus)
  • Social
  • Community & Humanitarian Services
  • Non profit organizations
  • Tourism Industry
  • Airlines & Resorts

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