Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies
Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,986 people earned their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. This makes it the 73rd most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies is $31,459. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,932 and the high is $37,046.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies is $22,149. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $33,369 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,972.
The median monthly payment of a ethnic studies graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $263.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. About 83.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 817 |
| Women | 4,169 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 322 |
| Black or African American | 853 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,619 |
| White | 1,488 |
| International Students | 109 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 595 |
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 455 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UCLA. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,459.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from CSUN. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. California State University - Northridge ethnic studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,459.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UC Davis. Of these students, 85% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 31,459.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UC Santa Cruz. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. University of California - Santa Cruz ethnic studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,459.
University of California - Berkeley is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 76% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley ethnic studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,459.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UCSB. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,459.
San Francisco State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from SFSU. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that SFSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,459.
The 8th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from Sac State. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies at California State University - Sacramento make a median salary of 31,459.
The 9th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from CSULB. Of these students, 84% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 31,459.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UW Seattle. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,459.
Brooklyn College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from Brooklyn College. About 93% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brooklyn College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,459.
University of Florida is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UF. About 89% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies at University of Florida make a median salary of 31,459.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UH Manoa. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 31,459.
University of California - Irvine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UC Irvine. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,459.
University of Oregon comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UO. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies at University of Oregon make a median salary of 31,459.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from U-M. About 90% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ethnic studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,459.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from Ohio State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus ethnic studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,459.
The 18th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 85% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 31,459.
The 18th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fresno. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from Fresno State. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. California State University - Fresno ethnic studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,459.
The 20th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Sonoma State University. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from SSU. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in ethnic studies at Sonoma State University make a median salary of 31,459.
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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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