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Ethnic Studies at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you are interested in studying Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 61 ethnic studies graduations were recorded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 143
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#43 of 142

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 143
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#43 of 142

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#24 of 143
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#43 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Those who finish University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Ethnic Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,213
2 years	$31,423
3 years	$41,547
4 years	$49,933
5 years	$57,840

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $49,933, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at $15,056.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 75% women (46) and 25% men (15).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 57 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 74% were women (42) and 26% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	4
Asian	10
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 4 doctoral ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 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 Washington-Seattle Campus

The Ethnic Studies program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Native American Studies	6
Women’s Studies	24
Other Ethnic Studies	31

Best-Paid Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.