Other Ethnic Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 123 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Other Ethnic Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about65% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.5% of Other Ethnic Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,431 people earned theirOther Ethnic Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Ethnic Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 |
| Associate’s Degree | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 877 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,517 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Other Ethnic Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Other 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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 56 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Ethnic Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 25.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 27.0% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 23.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 5.4% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 5.4% |
| International Students | 7 | 9.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Ethnic Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 166 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Other Ethnic Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Missouri-Columbia tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,343 people received their master's degree in Other 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-East Bay comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Other 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.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Other 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.
CUNY City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Other Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Other Ethnic Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Other Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Ethnic Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 2,746 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 922 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 698 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 560 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 517 |
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.