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Ethnic Studies at University of Arizona

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 36 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University of Arizona.

Online Class Availability at University of Arizona

Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) studied exclusively online and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Arizona

Use these rankings to compare University of Arizona’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#4 of 5
Best Value	Arizona	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#7 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#87 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#118 of 143

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#4 of 5
Best Value	Arizona	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#7 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#87 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#118 of 143

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Arizona

Those who finish University of Arizona’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	$25,753
2 years	$40,847
3 years	$32,440
4 years	$46,322
5 years	$45,742

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Arizona report median earnings of $46,322, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Arizona stands at $25,219.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Arizona are 89% women (32) and 11% men (4).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 18 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 72% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 1 master’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Arizona, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 60%.*

Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Of the 8 doctoral ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 75% of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than 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 University of Arizona

The Ethnic Studies program at University of Arizona breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	3
Native American Studies	8
Latino Studies	6
Women’s Studies	10
Disability Studies	9

Highest-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Ethnic Studies program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. 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.