2023 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Ethnic Studies School for You
Ethnic Studies is the #98 most popular major in the country with 9,231 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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Featured Ethnic Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for ethnic studies majors pursuing a .
Top Southwest Region Schools in Ethnic Studies
Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for ethnic studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, ethnic studies graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $27,729.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a great place for ethnic studies students. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Durant.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, ethnic studies graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $18,500.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for ethnic studies students. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, ethnic studies majors at ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of around $18,500 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.
Ethnic Studies majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $26,087 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for ethnic studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, ethnic studies graduates from UNM take out $25,087 in student loans while working on their degree.
Request InformationBest Ethnic Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best ethnic studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 142 |
| Arizona | 88 |
| Oklahoma | 77 |
| New Mexico | 63 |
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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Ethnic Studies that might interest you.
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Rankings in Majors Related to Ethnic Studies
One of 2 majors within the area of study, ethnic studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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).
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