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Ethnic Studies Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 300 students earned their Ethnic Studies degrees in MA.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 97th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 252
Master’s Degree 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Associate Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Massachusetts

2,610 people in the state and 66,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ethnic studies.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

Ethnic Studies grads earn an average of $55,600 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $22,038. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450.

#2

Wellesley College

Wellesley
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,908. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 63% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

#5

Smith College

Northampton
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,017 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,615.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Hampshire College

Amherst
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,854. Graduates earn an average $28,187 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%.

#9

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,724. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Clark University

Worcester
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,331 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

Ethnic Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Area Studies 414

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