2023 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Ethnic Studies 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for ethnic studies majors pursuing a .
Top Plains States Region Schools in Ethnic Studies
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Duluth the best school in the Plains States Region for ethnic studies students. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for ethnic studies students. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
On average, ethnic studies graduates from Mizzou take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $389, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for ethnic studies students. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Carleton College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend St Olaf College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
The average amount in student loans that ethnic studies majors at St. Olaf take out is $23,000.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for ethnic studies students. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Ethnic Studies majors at Iowa take out an average of $25,625 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $453, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very large student population.
Ethnic Studies majors at UMN Twin Cities take out an average of $22,491 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #8, Haskell Indian Nations University did quite well on this year’s best schools for ethnic studies students. Located in the city of Lawrence, Haskell is a public school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 47 |
| Minnesota | 143 |
| Kansas | 81 |
| Iowa | 107 |
| Nebraska | 34 |
| North Dakota | 15 |
| South Dakota | 47 |
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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 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 8 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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