Doctor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies
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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 166 people earned their doctor's degree in ethnic studies. This makes it the 121st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ethnic studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 527 |
Graduate Certificate | 510 |
Doctor’s Degree | 166 |
Earnings of Ethnic Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in ethnic studies is $49,889. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,889 to a high of $49,889.

Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in ethnic studies. About 73.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 44 |
Women | 122 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 11 |
Black or African American | 35 |
Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
White | 47 |
International Students | 20 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |

Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Claremont Graduate University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Claremont Graduate University.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from University of Arizona. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UIC. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from IU Bloomington. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Michigan State.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UT Austin. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UC Davis. Of these students, 78% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from TWU.
Emory University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Emory. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UCLA. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UCSD. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UCSB. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Oregon State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Northwestern.
University of California - Riverside is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UCR. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,535 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UAF. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Louisville is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ethnic studies. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,944 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UofL. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UMass Amherst. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Ethnic Studies Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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