Associate Degrees in Ethnic Studies
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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 756 students 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 | 5,787 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,538 |
| Associate Degree | 756 |
| Master’s Degree | 492 |
| Graduate Certificate | 491 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 98 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 69 |
Earnings of Ethnic Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ethnic studies majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
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 78.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 166 |
| Women | 590 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
| White | 182 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 158 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 152 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 72% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 associate degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Mt. SAC. Of these students, 92% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Sierra College. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from City College of San Francisco. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Oglala Lakota College. Of these students, 83% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Windward CC. About 70% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Los Angeles Mission College. About 65% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at BMCC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Nassau Community College. Of these students, 89% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from UH Maui College. Of these students, 83% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Laney College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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. The ethnic studies program at Santa Rosa Junior College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at CCBC. Of these students, 80% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from College of the Muscogee Nation. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from Diablo Valley. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
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. The ethnic studies program at Santa Monica College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in ethnic studies from San Diego City College. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Contra Costa College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at CCC. Of these students, 60% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The ethnic studies program at Fresno City College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gavilan College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to ethnic studies majors at Gavilan College. Of these students, 89% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ethnic studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 180 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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