Master’s Degrees in Folklore Studies
Education Levels of Folklore Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20 people earned their master's degree in folklore studies. This earns it the #751 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 folklore studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 22 |
| Master’s Degree | 20 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Folklore Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for folklore studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for folklore studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in folklore studies. About 85.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of folklore studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Folklore Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in folklore studies. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
Indiana University - Bloomington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for folklore studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from IU Bloomington. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The most popular school in the United States for folklore studies students seekinga master's degree is Utah State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from USU.
Western Kentucky University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in folklore studies. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from WKU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in folklore studies. 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 folklore studies from UC Berkeley.
The 4th most popular school in the country for folklore studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in folklore studies from UO. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to folklore 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 |
| 51 |
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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