Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies
Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 510 people earned their master's degree in ethnic studies. This earns it the #149 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ethnic studies is $51,133. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $48,190 to a high of $56,692.
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 master's degree in ethnic studies. About 82.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 423 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ethnic studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 161 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 85 |
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ethnic studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The Graduate Center, CUNY tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. 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, 51 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from The Graduate Center. About 88% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Graduate Center, CUNY ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UCLA. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 81% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at Southeastern Oklahoma State University make a median salary of 51,133.
San Francisco State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from SFSU. Of these students, 85% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SFSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
Claremont Graduate University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at Claremont Graduate University make a median salary of 51,133.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from IU Bloomington. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 51,133.
DePaul University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from DePaul. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that DePaul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
Yale University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Yale. About 62% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at Yale University make a median salary of 51,133.
San Jose State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from San Jose State. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. San Jose State University ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
Utah State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from USU. Utah State University ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Cal State LA. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal State LA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
Georgia State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Georgia State. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
University of California - Berkeley is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
The 11th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from CSUN. Data shows that CSUN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
University of California - Davis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UC Davis. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in ethnic studies at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 51,133.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ethnic studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from SDSU. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. San Diego State University ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
University of Kansas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from KU. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Kansas ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ethnic studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from UMass Amherst. University of Massachusetts Amherst ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Minnesota State Mankato. About 88% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Minnesota State University - Mankato ethnic studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,133.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ethnic studies. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in ethnic studies from Loyola Chicago. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Loyola Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,133.
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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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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