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Doctor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies

98 Yearly Graduations
$49,889 Median Salary
72% Women
A doctor's degree in ethnic studies is offered at 41 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.2% of ethnic studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 students 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
Master’s Degree 492
Graduate Certificate 491
Doctor’s Degree 98

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.

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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 72.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 27
Women 71
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The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3
Black or African American 24
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 28
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 14
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There are 41 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Claremont Graduate University. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at University of Arizona. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at UIC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The ethnic studies program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
20% Women

Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 20% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Ohio State. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

5 Yearly Graduations
60% 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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UT Austin. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at UC Davis. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The ethnic studies program at Texas Woman's University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The ethnic studies program at Emory University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at UCLA. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of California - San Diego comes in at #12 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The ethnic studies program at University of California - San Diego awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The ethnic studies program at University of California - Santa Barbara awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Oregon State. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Northwestern. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at UCR. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,265 per year. The ethnic studies program at University of Alaska Fairbanks awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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.

#14

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The ethnic studies program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ethnic studies that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Area Studies 244

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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