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    Afro-American Studies (MA)

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    Amherst, USMAIn-person2 years
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    5
    Cohort
    students
    46
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 46-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    Terminal master's program requiring 46 credits over two years, including Major Works in Afro-American Studies seminar covering culture, politics, history, and literature of African Americans and diasporic communities, followed by electives and either a thesis or comprehensive exam.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,800.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452 across 46 required credits.
    Is Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years and 46 credits.
    How competitive is Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.
    How large is the Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cohort?
    Afro-American Studies (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically enrolls around 5 students per cohort.