Latino Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 62 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Latino Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about88% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.9% of Latino Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Latino Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 698 degrees were awarded toLatino Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Latino Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 563 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 116 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Latino Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Latino Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,619 |
| 4 years | $46,128 |
| 5 years | $53,144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Latino Studies students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 52.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Latino Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 88.1% |
| International Students | 5 | 11.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Latino Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 76 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Latino Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Latino Studies students seeking a master's degree is University of California-Davis. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Latino Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Latino Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Latino Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Latino Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Latino Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Latino Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Latino Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Latino Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for Latino Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Latino Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Channel Islands comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Latino Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sonoma State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Latino Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Latino Studies. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Latino Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Latino Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Latino Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Latino Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Latino Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 2,746 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2,431 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 922 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 560 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 517 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.