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Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Schools in California

3,588 students earned Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors in California

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,654
Associate Degree 568
Master’s Degree 264
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 47
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 47
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In California, a area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.1%
  • White: 16.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Grads in California

10,590 people in the state and 66,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies.

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Wages for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Jobs in California

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies grads earn an average of $58,180 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

461 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,768.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,178 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,930. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,054. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,059 after earning their degree at this institution.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $50,184 after graduation.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

#10

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,826 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. 86% of students get financical aid.

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Social Sciences 51,430
Psychology 40,562
Education 25,545
Communication & Journalism 17,589
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 8,196
History 5,392
Library Science 829

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