Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies
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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 492 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 | 492 |
| Graduate Certificate | 491 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 98 |
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
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 77.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 109 |
| Women | 383 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 164 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 91 |
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. The ethnic studies program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 51 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UCLA. Of these students, 77% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 76% of this group were women, and 93% 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. The ethnic studies program at San Francisco State University awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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. The ethnic studies program at Claremont Graduate University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from IU Bloomington. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. The ethnic studies program at DePaul University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Yale. Of these students, 79% were women and 93% 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. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at San Jose State. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from USU.
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. The ethnic studies program at California State University - Los Angeles awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The ethnic studies program at Georgia State University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at UC Berkeley. About 78% of this group were women, and 78% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at CSUN. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at UC Davis. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% 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. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from SDSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from KU. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% 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. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. 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 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Minnesota State University - Mankato. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. The ethnic studies program at Minnesota State University - Mankato awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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