Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies
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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 527 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 | 527 |
| Graduate Certificate | 510 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 166 |
Earnings of Ethnic Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ethnic studies is $52,708. 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 $46,227 to a high of $60,217.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in ethnic studies is $22,920. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,130 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,709.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in ethnic studies. About 82.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 94 |
| Women | 433 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 169 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 78 |
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. Of these students, 91% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UCLA. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 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. About 83% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 71% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the 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. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 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 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
DePaul University comes in at #7 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 $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from DePaul. Of these students, 100% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jose State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 90% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #11 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 $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 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 40,300 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, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from CSUN. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 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. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 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 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 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.
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 $8,836 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 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Ethnic Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 178 | |
| 80 | |
| 73 | |
| 56 | |
| 50 |
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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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