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Ethnic Studies at University of California-Los Angeles

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, take a look at what University of California-Los Angeles. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 222 ethnic studies graduations were recorded at University of California-Los Angeles.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Los Angeles

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Los Angeles. Among 47,335 students, 785 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of California-Los Angeles

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Los Angeles’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#12 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#15 of 50
Best Value	California	#30 of 39
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#35 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 142

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#12 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#15 of 50
Best Value	California	#30 of 39
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#35 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 142

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#12 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#15 of 50
Best Value	California	#30 of 39
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#35 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of California-Los Angeles

Those who finish University of California-Los Angeles’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	$26,296
2 years	$28,682
3 years	$40,016
4 years	$51,490
5 years	$61,195

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $51,490, compared with $79,139 for all University of California-Los Angeles graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of California-Los Angeles is $15,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at University of California-Los Angeles, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of California-Los Angeles are 72% women (159) and 28% men (63).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Among the 196 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 73% were women (143) and 27% were men (53).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	110
Black / African American	23
Asian	24
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	11
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 86% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Of the 21 master’s ethnic studies graduates at University of California-Los Angeles, 57% were women (12) and 43% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	6
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	5

Minority students account for 86% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 60%.*

Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Among the 5 doctoral ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, below 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 University of California-Los Angeles

This Ethnic Studies program at University of California-Los Angeles breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	42
Native American Studies	6
Latino Studies	75
Asian-American Studies	25
Disability Studies	3
Other Ethnic Studies	71

Highest-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at University of California-Los Angeles go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, 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.