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2023 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey

12 Colleges
$29,601 Avg Salary
$22,851 Avg Student Debt

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

In 2020-2021, 84 degrees and certificates were awarded to ethnic studies students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #121 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in New Jersey 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.

Check out the ethnic studies bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Jersey.

Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the most popular school for ethnic studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Jersey. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.

About 88% of the students majoring in ethnic studies at the school are women while 12% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ethnic studies majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $25,852 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $292, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

Out of the 12 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Princeton University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in ethnic studies at Princeton, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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Out of the 12 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, The College of New Jersey landed the # 3 spot on the list. TCNJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Ewing.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular ethnic studies schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in ethnic studies at the school are women while 20% are male.

Full Ethnic Studies at William Paterson University of New Jersey Report

Out of the 12 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - Newark landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in ethnic studies at Rutgers Newark, 13% are male and 88% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, ethnic studies graduates from Rutgers Newark carry an average student debt load of $25,852. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $292, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Montclair State University is a great place for ethnic studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair.

Women make up 88% of the ethnic studies majors at the school.

Ethnic Studies majors at Montclair State take out an average of $26,625 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Ethnic Studies at Montclair State University Report

#7

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree ethnic studies programs. NJCU is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Jersey City.

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#8

Drew University

Madison, NJ

Drew University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree ethnic studies programs. Located in the large suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Ethnic Studies at Drew University Report

#9

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Ramapo College of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for ethnic studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Ethnic Studies at Ramapo College of New Jersey Report

Best Ethnic Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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

Majors Similar 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 12 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to G. MГјtzel.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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