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Graduate Certificates in Ethnic Studies

491 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in ethnic studies is offered at 113 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.0% of ethnic studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 491 students 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 5,787
Basic Certificate 1,538
Associate Degree 756
Master’s Degree 492
Graduate Certificate 491
Doctor’s Degree 98
Undergraduate Certificate 69

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 81.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 91
Women 400
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The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 48
Hispanic or Latino 57
White 263
International Students 59
Other Races/Ethnicities 49
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There are 113 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
62 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Iowa. Of these students, 94% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
23 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from U of U. Of these students, 91% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
20 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. The ethnic studies program at Illinois State University awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. The ethnic studies program at Syracuse University awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

17 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 graduate certificates were handed out to ethnic studies majors at OHIO Athens. About 82% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to ethnic studies majors at UChicago. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from SUNY Stony Brook. About 80% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Northwestern. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#9

The New School

New York, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The ethnic studies program at The New School awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The ethnic studies program at University of Georgia awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#12

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The ethnic studies program at Duke University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to ethnic studies majors at BGSU. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. The ethnic studies program at Portland State University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Pitt. About 89% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from UNC Greensboro. About 89% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maine. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. The ethnic studies program at University of Maine awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to ethnic studies majors at UWM. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in ethnic studies from Miami University - Oxford. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#19

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in ethnic studies. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. The ethnic studies program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ethnic studies that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Area Studies 131
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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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