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Ethnic Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

If you plan to study Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Austin. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Texas at Austin sits in Austin, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 47 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at The University of Texas at Austin.

Online Class Availability at The University of Texas at Austin

Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Austin. Of 53,864 students, 257 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin

Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Austin’s Ethnic Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 10
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#75 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#108 of 142

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 10
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#75 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#108 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin

Students who complete The University of Texas at Austin’s Ethnic Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,606
2 years	$33,459
3 years	$41,149
4 years	$49,258
5 years	$55,202

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from The University of Texas at Austin take home a median $49,258, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ethnic Studies graduates from The University of Texas at Austin is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at The University of Texas at Austin are 81% women (38) and 19% men (9).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Of the 25 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, above the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Among the 9 master’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, higher than the national average of 60%.*

Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Of the 4 doctoral ethnic studies graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.

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

Minority students account for 100% of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, above the national average of 60%.*

*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 The University of Texas at Austin

This Ethnic Studies program at The University of Texas at Austin includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Ethnic Studies	2
African American Studies	12
Native American Studies	5
Latino Studies	10
Women’s Studies	14
Gay/Lesbian Studies	4

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at The University of Texas at Austin pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.