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Ethnic Studies at University of Southern California

If you are interested in studying Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern California

Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Southern California comes in at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Southern California are 60% women (12) and 40% men (8).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Of the 14 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 71% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than 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 University of Southern California

This Ethnic Studies program at University of Southern California breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	4
Latino Studies	2
Asian-American Studies	1
Other Ethnic Studies	13

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at University of Southern California 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.