Master’s Degrees in Folklore Studies
Education Levels of Folklore Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20 people earned their master's degree in folklore studies. This makes it the 751st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in folklore studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 20 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Folklore Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in folklore studies. About 85.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of folklore studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Folklore Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in folklore studies. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The most popular school in the United States for folklore studies students seekinga master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for folklore studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from USU.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for folklore studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Kentucky University. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from WKU. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for folklore studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from UC Berkeley.
University of Oregon comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in folklore studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from UO. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to folklore studies that offer master’s degrees.
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| Women’s Studies | 177 |
| African American Studies | 75 |
| Native American Studies | 68 |
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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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