Ethnic Studies at Wellesley College
If you plan to study Ethnic Studies, you may want to check out the program at Wellesley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wellesley College is located in Wellesley, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 ethnic studies graduations were recorded at Wellesley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wellesley College
Wellesley College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Ethnic Studies Rankings at Wellesley College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wellesley College’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Wellesley College
Graduates of Wellesley College’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 | $50,587 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 4 years | $56,883 |
| 5 years | $60,668 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from Wellesley College earn a median of $56,883, compared with $79,431 for all Wellesley College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at Wellesley College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at Wellesley College are 100% women (18) and 0% men (0).
Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Wellesley College
Among the 18 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at Wellesley College, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College, higher than the national average of 66%.*
*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 Wellesley College
The Ethnic Studies program at Wellesley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 6 |
| Women’s Studies | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates
Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at Wellesley College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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