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2023 Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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$53,737 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, ethnic studies was ranked #98 in the country. In fact 9,231 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Master's in Ethnic Studies

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Cornell University the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for ethnic studies students working on their master’s degree. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.

Read full report on Ethnic Studies at Cornell University

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia University in the City of New York is a great place for ethnic studies students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Ethnic Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Full Ethnic Studies at George Washington University Report

#4

New York University

New York, NY

The excellent master’s degree programs at New York University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best ethnic studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

Read full report on Ethnic Studies at New York University

#5

University at Albany

Albany, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Albany. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UAlbany is a large public school located in the small city of Albany.

Read full report on Ethnic Studies at University at Albany

Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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 small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Ethnic Studies at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Best Ethnic Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best ethnic studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 165
New York 614
Maryland 95
New Jersey 84
District of Columbia 91
Delaware 25

Ethnic Studies is one of 2 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Area Studies 6,966
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) 46

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to G. MГјtzel.

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