2023 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Ethnic Studies School for You
In 2020-2021, 185 degrees and certificates were awarded to ethnic studies students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #91 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best value programs for ethnic studies students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Washington Schools for Affordable Quality in Ethnic Studies
Our analysis found Western Washington University to be the best value school for ethnic studies students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WWU are $8,703 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington list. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Seattle are $12,076 per year. Ethnic Studies majors at UW Seattle take out an average of $14,227 in student loans while working on their egree.
UW Seattle also took the #2 spot in our Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington rankings.
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Out of the 5 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Tacoma are $12,196 a year. While working on their degree, ethnic studies majors at UW Tacoma accumulate an average of around $14,227 in student debt.
UW Tacoma also took the #1 spot in our Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington rankings.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a great value for ethnic studies students. Located in the suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UW Bothell undergraduate students pay an average of $11,950 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, ethnic studies majors at UW Bothell accumulate an average of around $14,227 in student debt.
UW Bothell also made our Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington list, coming in at #3.
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The excellent programs at Washington State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best ethnic studies schools in Washington. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wazzu are $12,417 per year. The average amount in student loans that ethnic studies majors at Wazzu take out is $26,953.
Wazzu excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington list.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,662 |
| Oregon | 133 |
| Nevada | 31 |
| Hawaii | 153 |
| Alaska | 11 |
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Ethnic Studies Related Majors for Ethnic Studies
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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 5 schools only.
- 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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