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Ethnic Studies at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Ethnic Studies, take a look at what University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Many students take online classes at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) studied exclusively online and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#77 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#85 of 142

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#77 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#85 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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	$32,650
2 years	$28,381
3 years	$37,890
4 years	$41,050
5 years	$48,333

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report median earnings of $41,050, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at $21,964.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 80% women (20) and 20% men (5).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 20 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 80% were women (16) and 20% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

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

Minority students account for 60% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 1 master’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, above the national average of 60%.*

Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 1 doctoral ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Ethnic Studies program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	2
Native American Studies	6
Latino Studies	3
Women’s Studies	9
Other Ethnic Studies	5

Best-Paid Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.