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Ethnic Studies at University of California-Santa Cruz

If you are interested in studying Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 121 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz

Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#10 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 50
Best Value	California	#34 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 143
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#39 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#70 of 142

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#10 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 50
Best Value	California	#34 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 143
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#39 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#70 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz

Students who complete University of California-Santa Cruz’s Ethnic Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,282
2 years	$28,598
3 years	$40,339
4 years	$49,977
5 years	$56,551

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $49,977, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz is $19,747.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Ethnic Studies graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 82% women (99) and 18% men (22).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Among the 117 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 82% were women (96) and 18% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	75
Black / African American	3
Asian	8
Two or More Races	11
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 83% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Of the 3 master’s ethnic studies graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, below the national average of 60%.*

Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Among the 1 doctoral ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 California-Santa Cruz

This Ethnic Studies program at University of California-Santa Cruz includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Ethnic Studies	35
Latino Studies	56
Women’s Studies	30

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Ethnic Studies majors, 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.