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Ethnic Studies in Georgia

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Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia

173 Ethnic Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Ethnic Studies is the 112th most popular major out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 104
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 37
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 34.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Georgia

There are 1,740 people in the state and 66,990 people in the nation working in ethnic studies jobs.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Georgia

Ethnic Studies grads earn an average of $51,590 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $34,072 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UGA will pay a net price of $14,257. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

#4

Spelman College

Atlanta
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. In their early career, Agnes Scott grads earn an average salary of $34,075. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,820 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,571.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. An average student at CAU will pay a net price of $35,170. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at CAU.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. An average student at Mercer will pay a net price of $20,853. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

#9

Morehouse College

Atlanta
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Morehouse. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,608. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
779 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,524 after earning their degree at this institution.

Ethnic Studies Careers in GA

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 23% $55,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Area Studies 100

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