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Ethnic Studies in California

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Ethnic Studies Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 183 students earned their Ethnic Studies degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Ethnic Studies is the 97th most popular major in the 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
Master’s Degree 135
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

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: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.4%
  • White: 19.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 19.1%
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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 11 colleges in California that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. 73% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,459. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,768. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. This public school has an average net price of $16,542.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,517 a year. The average student takes 5.14 years to complete their degree at Cal State LA.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,178. Graduates earn an average $47,905 after graduation.

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 136

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