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Ethnic Studies in New York

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Ethnic Studies Schools in New York

629 Ethnic Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Ethnic Studies is the 101st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 439
Master’s Degree 67
Post-Master’s Certificate 65
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 65
Associate Degree 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 27.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.9%
  • White: 34.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in New York

There are 4,810 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 New York

In this state, ethnic studies grads earn an average of $68,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $55,230.

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

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

#2

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Graduates earn an average $43,178 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,683.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Lehman College

Bronx
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at UAlbany. Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Hunter College

New York
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,158. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,287 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Binghamton University grads earn an average salary of $56,213. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at CCNY. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

Ethnic Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000
Interpreters and Translators 18% $64,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Area Studies 684

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