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Ethnic Studies Schools in Michigan

173 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Ethnic Studies is the 121st most popular major out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 137
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Associate Degree 4
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Michigan

There are 1,160 people in the state and 66,990 people in the nation working in ethnic studies jobs.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Michigan

Ethnic Studies grads earn an average of $41,450 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,127. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $39,128.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,356. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 88% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,727. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,269 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $20,371.

#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,007.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,214. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,323 a year. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

Ethnic Studies Careers in MI

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $39,850
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Area Studies 124
Other Culture & Gender Studies 41

View all majors related to Ethnic Studies

View Nationwide Ethnic Studies Report

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