Doctor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies
Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 148 people earned their doctor's degree in ethnic studies. This makes it the 121st most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in ethnic studies is $68,501. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $68,501 and the high is $68,501.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in ethnic studies. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from University of Arizona. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UIC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ethnic studies at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 68,501.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from IU Bloomington. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ethnic studies at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 68,501.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Ohio State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UT Austin. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
University of California - Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UC Davis. Of these students, 63% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Davis ethnic studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,501.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from TWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
Emory University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Emory. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Emory graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UCLA. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ethnic studies at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 68,501.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 39,500 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UCSD. About 71% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ethnic studies at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 68,501.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UCSB. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Santa Barbara ethnic studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,501.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Oregon State. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from Northwestern. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ethnic studies at Northwestern University make a median salary of 68,501.
University of California - Riverside is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 26,400 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UCR. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ethnic studies at University of California - Riverside make a median salary of 68,501.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UAF. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,501.
University of Louisville is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UofL. Those who complete their doctor's degree in ethnic studies at University of Louisville make a median salary of 68,501.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in ethnic studies from UMass Amherst. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Massachusetts Amherst ethnic studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,501.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ethnic studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Area Studies | 293 |
| Other Culture & Gender Studies | 8 |
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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