Ethnic Studies Schools in Massachusetts
In 2022-2023, 308 students earned their Ethnic Studies degrees in MA.
An Ethnic Studies major is the 97th most popular major in this state.
Featured Ethnic Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Ethnic Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 258 |
Master’s Degree | 16 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 9 |
Associate Degree | 9 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 8 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 8 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 5 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 5 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 5 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 3 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Massachusetts, a ethnic studies major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of ethnic studies majors in Massachusetts is as follows:
- Asian: 6.5%
- Black or African American: 21.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
- White: 46.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
- Other Races: 6.8%

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.

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

Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs in MA
There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $21,846.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,052.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,500.
Request Information16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.
Request InformationAn average student at Smith will pay a net price of $31,087. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.
Request Information68% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This private school has an average net price of $35,439.
Request Information11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.
Request InformationAn average student at Hampshire will pay a net price of $21,835. 100% of students get financical aid. 73% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.
Request InformationThis private institution charges an average net price of $29,264. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $19,444.
Request InformationEthnic Studies Careers in MA
Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:
Job Title | MA Job Growth | MA Median Salary |
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors | 14% | $79,710 |
Interpreters and Translators | 13% | $53,280 |
Related Majors in Massachusetts
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ethnic studies.
Major | Annual Graduates in MA |
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Area Studies | 414 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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