Ethnic Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 563 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Ethnic Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.3% of Ethnic Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,122 people earned theirEthnic Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ethnic Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 77 |
| Associate’s Degree | 704 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,797 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 136 |
Earnings of Ethnic Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Ethnic Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Ethnic Studies. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 121 |
| Women | 425 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ethnic Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 28.4% |
| Asian | 31 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 20.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 8.1% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 6.6% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 51 | 9.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 681 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Ethnic Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ethnic Studies students seeking a master's degree is University of Missouri-Columbia. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,343 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 542 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 222 master's degrees in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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, 135 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 126 master's degrees in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #8 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, 121 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #12 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, 69 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #14 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, 68 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in Ethnic 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.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Ethnic 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #20 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, 58 people received their master's degree in Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ethnic Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 2,746 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2,431 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 922 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 698 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 560 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ethnic Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 5,875 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 47 |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | — |
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.
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