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Associate Degrees in Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies

936 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies is offered at 149 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 71% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 936 earned their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. This earns it the #36 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 10,378
Master’s Degree 1,942
Basic Certificate 1,915
Associate Degree 936
Graduate Certificate 627
Doctor’s Degree 342
Undergraduate Certificate 103

Earnings of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 284
Women 652
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The racial-ethnic distribution of area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 36
Black or African American 115
Hispanic or Latino 353
White 238
International Students 16
Other Races/Ethnicities 178
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There are 149 colleges that offer an associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
152 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies students seekingan associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 people received their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#2

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, California
107 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Coastline Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 associate degrees were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at Coastline Community College. About 17% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
37 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Mt. SAC. About 92% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
32 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sierra College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at Sierra College. Of these students, 78% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Citrus College

Glendora, California
25 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Citrus College. Of these students, 44% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
24 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

City College of San Francisco comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from City College of San Francisco. About 71% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Windward Community College

Kaneohe, Hawaii
23 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Windward Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 associate degrees were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at Windward CC. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#7

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, South Dakota
23 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

Oglala Lakota College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,070 per year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at Oglala Lakota College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
22 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from SRJC. About 86% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, California
20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles Mission College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Los Angeles Mission College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

20 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from BMCC. Of these students, 80% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Nassau Community College. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at Nassau Community College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Laney College

Oakland, California
18 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

Laney College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at Laney College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

18 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Hawaii Maui College. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at University of Hawaii Maui College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Baltimore County comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at Community College of Baltimore County awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at Diablo Valley. Of these students, 93% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

College of the Muscogee Nation

Okmulgee, Oklahoma
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Muscogee Nation. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at College of the Muscogee Nation awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#18

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Ana College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at SAC. About 58% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, California
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program at Santa Monica College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Foothill College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies from Foothill College. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Ethnic Studies 756
Area Studies 180

Below are some popular majors that are similar to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Social Sciences 26,277
Psychology 18,787
Education 18,306
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 9,787
Communication & Journalism 8,996

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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