Ethnic Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Ethnic Studies, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 ethnic studies degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Ethnic Studies Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #104 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 142 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #104 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 142 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #104 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 142 |
Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Ethnic Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,314 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $39,265 |
| 4 years | $54,339 |
| 5 years | $34,770 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Ethnic Studies graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $54,339, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $26,900.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Ethnic Studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 79% women (15) and 21% men (4).
Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 11 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 66%.*
Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 7 master’s ethnic studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 14% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, below the national average of 60%.*
Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 1 doctoral ethnic studies graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
This Ethnic Studies program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 4 |
| Latino Studies | 3 |
| Women’s Studies | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates
Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Ethnic Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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