2023 Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree School for You
Ethnic Studies is the #49 most popular major in California with 2,662 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in California to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the best for ethnic studies majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named San Diego State University the best school in California for ethnic studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Davis landed the # 2 spot on the list. UC Davis is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Davis.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of California - San Diego is a great place for ethnic studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Berkeley is a great place for ethnic studies students working on their master’s degree. UC Berkeley is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of California - Los Angeles helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best ethnic studies schools in California. UCLA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
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San Francisco State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for ethnic studies students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public college with a very large student population.
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University of California - Irvine came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California ranking. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the large city of Irvine.
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University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #8 on this year’s Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the small city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public school with a large student population.
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California State University - Northridge ranked #9 on this year’s Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #10, University of California - Riverside did quite well on this year’s best schools for ethnic studies students working on their master’s degree. UCR is a fairly large public school located in the city of Riverside.
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Request InformationBest Ethnic Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 185 |
| Oregon | 133 |
| Nevada | 31 |
| Hawaii | 153 |
| Alaska | 11 |
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Ethnic Studies Related Rankings by Major
Ethnic Studies is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Ethnic Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 6,966 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 46 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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