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Ethnic Studies in California

Ethnic Studies Schools in California

2,366 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in California

Ethnic Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,693
Associate Degree 459
Master’s Degree 97
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

In California, a ethnic studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ethnic studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 57.8%
  • White: 12.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 10,590 people employed in jobs related to an ethnic studies degree, compared to 66,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in California

Ethnic Studies grads earn an average of $58,180 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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213 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,293.

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207 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,674.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,601. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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129 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,371. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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128 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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114 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,426. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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Ethnic Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ethnic studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Area Studies 879

View all majors related to Ethnic Studies

View Nationwide Ethnic Studies Report

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