Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 666 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% 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 | 869 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8,288 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,411 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 359 |
Earnings of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. About 75.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,020 |
| Women | 6,268 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,102 | 37.4% |
| Asian | 704 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,109 | 25.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,098 | 13.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 148 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 626 | 7.6% |
| Race Unknown | 157 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 317 | 3.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 832 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Missouri-Columbia. This school awarded 1,398 bachelor's 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 676 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 637 people received their bachelor's 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.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 280 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 237 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 201 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 200 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 198 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 184 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 157 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 150 bachelor's 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.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's 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.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their bachelor's 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.
New York University is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 120 bachelor's 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.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's 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.
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Concentrations
| 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.