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Ethnic Studies at San Diego State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, take a look at what San Diego State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 ethnic studies graduations were recorded at San Diego State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University

Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Of 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) studied exclusively online and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at San Diego State University

Rankings can help you compare San Diego State University’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#30 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#35 of 50
Best Value	California	#36 of 39
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#40 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#80 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#102 of 143

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#30 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#35 of 50
Best Value	California	#36 of 39
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#40 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#80 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#102 of 143

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from San Diego State University

Graduates of San Diego State University’s Ethnic Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,249
2 years	$26,715
5 years	$44,417

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from San Diego State University stands at $20,499.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at San Diego State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Ethnic Studies graduates at San Diego State University are 67% women (32) and 33% men (16).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University

Among the 38 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 61% were women (23) and 39% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, higher than the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at San Diego State University

Among the 7 master’s ethnic studies graduates at San Diego State University, 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 San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 71% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 60%.*

*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 San Diego State University

The Ethnic Studies program at San Diego State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	6
Native American Studies	3
Latino Studies	12
Women’s Studies	16
Gay/Lesbian Studies	3
Other Ethnic Studies	8

Best-Paid Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at San Diego State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.