Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies
Featured Ethnic Studies Programs
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Featured Ethnic Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 510 people earned their master's degree in ethnic studies. This earns it the #149 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ethnic studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 510 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 148 |
Earnings of Ethnic Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ethnic studies is $51,133. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,719 and the high is $59,471.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for ethnic studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in ethnic studies. About 82.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 423 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 161 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 85 |
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The Graduate Center, CUNY tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from The Graduate Center. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 51,133.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 31 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UCLA. Of these students, 78% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Los Angeles ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from SFSU. About 85% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Francisco State University ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
The 5th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Claremont Graduate University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Claremont Graduate University. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Claremont Graduate University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $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, 15 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from IU Bloomington. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Yale. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
DePaul University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from DePaul. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. DePaul University ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
San Jose State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from San Jose State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at San Jose State University make a median salary of 51,133.
Utah State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. 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 ethnic studies from USU. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at Utah State University make a median salary of 51,133.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Cal State LA. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Los Angeles ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
California State University - Northridge is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from CSUN. California State University - Northridge ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 80% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
Georgia State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Georgia State. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgia State University ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
University of California - Davis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UC Davis. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
San Diego State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from SDSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at San Diego State University make a median salary of 51,133.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Loyola University Chicago ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
University of Kansas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from KU. About 71% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at University of Kansas make a median salary of 51,133.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UMass Amherst. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 51,133.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at Minnesota State University - Mankato make a median salary of 51,133.
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*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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