Graduate Certificates in Ethnic Studies
Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 473 people earned their graduate certificate in ethnic studies. This makes it the 39th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for ethnic studies majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
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 graduate certificate in ethnic studies. About 77.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 108 |
| Women | 365 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 255 |
| International Students | 67 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 113 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ethnic studies students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Iowa. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Utah. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from U of U.
Illinois State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Illinois State. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Syracuse. Of these students, 69% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from OHIO Athens. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 79% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from UChicago. Of these students, 84% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from SUNY Stony Brook.
Northwestern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in ethnic studies. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 13 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Northwestern. Of these students, 45% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from New School University. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from UGA. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Duke. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from BGSU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Portland State University. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Pitt. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from UNC Greensboro. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from UMaine.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from UWM. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from UNM. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
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| Other Culture & Gender Studies | 5 |
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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