Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies
Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17 people earned their master's degree in ethnic studies. This earns it the #878 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ethnic studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 293 |
| Associate Degree | 162 |
| Basic Certificate | 48 |
| Master’s Degree | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Ethnic Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ethnic studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for ethnic studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in ethnic studies. About 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
University of Massachusetts - Boston tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UMass Boston. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 3 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ethnic studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 177 |
| African American Studies | 75 |
| Native American Studies | 68 |
| Disability Studies | 53 |
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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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