2023 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 44 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Ethnic Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of California - Los Angeles to be the most popular school for ethnic studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. UCLA is a very large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
About 79% of the students majoring in ethnic studies at the school are women while 21% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ethnic studies majors at UCLA accumulate an average of around $17,863 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $118.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Northridge. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 204 students majoring in ethnic studies at CSUN, 19% are male and 81% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ethnic studies graduates from CSUN carry an average student debt load of $19,063.
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Out of the 44 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Davis landed the # 3 spot on the list. UC Davis is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Davis.
Women make up 82% of the ethnic studies majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ethnic studies majors at UC Davis accumulate an average of around $15,083 in student debt.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Santa Cruz is a great place for ethnic studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in ethnic studies at the school are women while 16% are male.
The average amount in student loans that ethnic studies majors at UC Santa Cruz take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,137. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $212, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Berkeley.
About 77% of the students majoring in ethnic studies at the school are women while 23% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ethnic studies graduates from UC Berkeley carry an average student debt load of $17,799.
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University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. UCSB is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara.
About 73% of the students majoring in ethnic studies at the school are women while 27% are male.
On average, ethnic studies graduates from UCSB take out $15,373 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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San Francisco State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 75% of the ethnic studies majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that ethnic studies majors at SFSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,768. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $201.
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California State University - Sacramento landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree ethnic studies programs. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 100 students majoring in ethnic studies at Sac State, 22% are male and 78% are female.
On average, ethnic studies graduates from Sac State take out $22,152 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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California State University - Long Beach ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. CSULB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.
Of the 98 students majoring in ethnic studies at CSULB, 24% are male and 76% are female.
The average amount in student loans that ethnic studies majors at CSULB take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,129.
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University of California - Irvine ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine.
About 82% of the students majoring in ethnic studies at the school are women while 18% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ethnic studies graduates from UC Irvine carry an average student debt load of $18,627.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 185 |
| Oregon | 133 |
| Nevada | 31 |
| Hawaii | 153 |
| Alaska | 11 |
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Majors Related to Ethnic Studies
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 28 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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