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Ethnic Studies at Syracuse University

If you are interested in studying Ethnic Studies, take a look at what Syracuse University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 28 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Online & Distance Learning at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Among 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Syracuse University

Those who finish Syracuse University’s Ethnic Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,163

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from Syracuse University stands at $22,903.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Ethnic Studies graduates at Syracuse University are 89% women (25) and 11% men (3).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 12 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	1

Minority students account for 75% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, above the national average of 66%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at Syracuse University

The Ethnic Studies program at Syracuse University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	2
Women’s Studies	18
Disability Studies	8

Best-Paid Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at Syracuse University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.