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Ethnic Studies Schools in Massachusetts

28 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Ethnic Studies is the 158th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 46.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 21.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Massachusetts

2,610 people in the state and 66,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ethnic studies.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

Ethnic Studies grads earn an average of $55,600 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,752. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. An average student at Suffolk will pay a net price of $30,995. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Ethnic Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Area Studies 111

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