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Ethnic Studies in District of Columbia

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Ethnic Studies Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 91 students earned their Ethnic Studies degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Ethnic Studies is the 80th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 79
Master’s Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
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Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 34.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 39.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in District of Columbia

950 people in the state and 66,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ethnic studies.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

Ethnic Studies grads earn an average of $93,730 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Howard University

Washington
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,792 a year. An average student at Howard will pay a net price of $41,388. 98% of students get financical aid.

#2

Gallaudet University

Washington
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 75% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

American University

Washington
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. This private school has an average net price of $40,088.

#4

Georgetown University

Washington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,107 a year. This private school has an average net price of $32,108. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#5

George Washington University

Washington
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 72% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

Ethnic Studies Careers in DC

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 12% $98,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ethnic studies.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Area Studies 206
Other Culture & Gender Studies 5

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