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Ethnic Studies Schools in New York

135 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 116th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 67
Post-Master’s Certificate 65
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in New York

4,810 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 New York

A typical salary for a ethnic studies grad in the state is $68,940, compared to a typical salary of $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

#2

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,119.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

The New School

New York
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#6

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,995. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,646 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $37,042.

Ethnic Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000
Interpreters and Translators 18% $64,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Area Studies 171

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