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Ethnic Studies in California

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Ethnic Studies Schools in California

2,708 Ethnic Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in California

Ethnic Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,086
Associate Degree 393
Master’s Degree 135
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In California, a ethnic studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ethnic studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 54.9%
  • White: 13.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 10,590 people employed in jobs related to an ethnic studies degree, compared to 66,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in California

Ethnic 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 ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,427 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,523.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,768. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $17,930. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914.

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,252. 60% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,496 a year.

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

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,905 a year. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Graduates earn an average $46,059 after graduation. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $52,679 after graduation.

Ethnic Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers ethnic 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 ethnic studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Area Studies 879

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