Associate Degrees in Ethnic Studies
Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 707 people earned their associate degree in ethnic studies. This makes it the 105th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ethnic studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,986 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,133 |
| Associate Degree | 707 |
| Master’s Degree | 510 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 148 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 65 |
Earnings of Ethnic Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in ethnic studies is $17,525. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $17,525 and the high is $17,525.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for ethnic studies majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in ethnic studies. About 78.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 153 |
| Women | 554 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 311 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 181 |
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 135 colleges that offer an associate degree in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $17,525.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 77% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $17,525.
Sierra College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Sierra College. Of these students, 79% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Sierra College ethnic studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $17,525.
City College of San Francisco is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ethnic studies. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from City College of San Francisco. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that City College of San Francisco graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $17,525.
Oglala Lakota College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Oglala Lakota College. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Oglala Lakota College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $17,525.
Windward Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ethnic studies. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Windward CC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Windward Community College ethnic studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $17,525.
Los Angeles Mission College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Los Angeles Mission College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in ethnic studies at Los Angeles Mission College make a median salary of 17,525.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ethnic studies. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from BMCC. About 75% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in ethnic studies at Borough of Manhattan Community College make a median salary of 17,525.
Nassau Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ethnic studies. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Nassau Community College. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Nassau Community College ethnic studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $17,525.
University of Hawaii Maui College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from UH Maui College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that UH Maui College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $17,525.
Laney College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 9,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Laney College. Of these students, 60% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in ethnic studies at Laney College make a median salary of 17,525.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from SRJC. Of these students, 84% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SRJC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $17,525.
Community College of Baltimore County comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from CCBC. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in ethnic studies at Community College of Baltimore County make a median salary of 17,525.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Muscogee Nation. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from College of the Muscogee Nation. Of these students, 83% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. College of the Muscogee Nation ethnic studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $17,525.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Diablo Valley. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in ethnic studies at Diablo Valley College make a median salary of 17,525.
Santa Monica College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from SMC. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Santa Monica College ethnic studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $17,525.
San Diego City College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from San Diego City College. About 88% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in ethnic studies at San Diego City College make a median salary of 17,525.
Contra Costa College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from CCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Contra Costa College ethnic studies graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $17,525.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fresno City College. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Fresno City College. Of these students, 71% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in ethnic studies at Fresno City College make a median salary of 17,525.
Gavilan College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Gavilan College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Gavilan College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $17,525.
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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.
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