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627 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 131 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 30% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 16.6% of area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 627 students earned their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,942
Graduate Certificate 627
Doctor’s Degree 342

Earnings of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 137
Women 490
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The racial-ethnic distribution of area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 19
Black or African American 60
Hispanic or Latino 77
White 296
International Students 104
Other Races/Ethnicities 71
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There are 131 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
65 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Iowa. Of these students, 91% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

52 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Pitt. Of these students, 73% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
25 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Syracuse. Of these students, 84% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
23 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from U of U. About 91% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
23 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at Duke University awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
20 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Illinois State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#7

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
18 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at Northwestern University awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

18 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at OHIO Athens. Of these students, 83% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from KU. Of these students, 60% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at UChicago. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Portland State University. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at University of Georgia awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

The New School

New York, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The New School comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at New School University. About 92% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from BGSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at University of Florida awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from UWM. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Ethnic Studies 491
Area Studies 131
Other Culture & Gender Studies 5

Below are some popular majors that are similar to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 27,281
Psychology 3,161
Social Sciences 2,112
Communication & Journalism 712
Library Science 432

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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