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2023 Best Ethnic Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in California

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$49,889 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Ethnic Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

Ethnic Studies is the #97 most popular major in California with 183 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Ethnic Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in California to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Ethnic Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in California

Check out the ethnic studies doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools for a Doctorate in Ethnic Studies

Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Davis the best school in California for ethnic studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 7 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the # 2 spot on the list. UCSD is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Jolla.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of California - Berkeley is a great place for ethnic studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Ethnic Studies at University of California - Berkeley

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Santa Barbara is a great place for ethnic studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Ethnic Studies at University of California - Santa Barbara Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of California - Los Angeles is a great place for ethnic studies students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Ethnic Studies at University of California - Los Angeles Report

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree ethnic studies programs. UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Cruz.

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University of California - Riverside ranked #7 on this year’s Best Ethnic Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Ethnic Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 2
Oregon 32
Nevada 6
Hawaii 5
Alaska 2

One of 2 majors within the area of study, ethnic studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Area Studies 1,825
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) 5

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to G. MГјtzel.

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