Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies is offered at 666 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and81% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,044 people earned theirEthnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 105 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 869 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,288 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,411 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 359 |
Earnings of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies of $50,126 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,569 |
| 4 years | $50,126 |
| 5 years | $58,481 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 69.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 262 |
| Women | 607 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 18.0% |
| Asian | 71 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 362 | 41.7% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 9.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 77 | 8.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 7.9% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 11 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 832 colleges that offer a associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Missouri-Columbia tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,398 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 676 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 637 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 280 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 237 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 200 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 198 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 184 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 135 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 132 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 122 associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9,122 |
| Area Studies | 5,875 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 47 |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | — |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.