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Ethnic Studies in Pennsylvania

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Ethnic Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 170 students earned their Ethnic Studies degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Ethnic Studies is the 147th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 147
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 25.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

1,190 people in the state and 66,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ethnic studies.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

Ethnic Studies grads earn an average of $50,100 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#5

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,895.

#7

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,129 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#8

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,200 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,514 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $66,921 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

An average student at W&J will pay a net price of $28,635. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Ethnic Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $45,480
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Area Studies 245

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View Nationwide Ethnic Studies Report

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