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2023 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia

13 Colleges
$28,611 Avg Salary
$25,835 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Ethnic Studies School for You

In 2020-2021, 136 degrees and certificates were awarded to ethnic studies students who went to a Georgia college or university. This makes it the #112 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Georgia.

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Our analysis found University of Georgia to be the most popular school for ethnic studies students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. UGA is a very large public school located in the city of Athens.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, ethnic studies graduates from Georgia State take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, ethnic studies majors at Emory accumulate an average of around $19,511 in student debt.

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#4

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

The excellent programs at Spelman College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best ethnic studies schools in Georgia. Spelman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.

After completing their degree, ethnic studies graduates from Spelman carry an average student debt load of $26,995. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $1,284.

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#5

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Agnes Scott College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia list. Agnes Scott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Decatur.

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#6

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia ranking. GaSou is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro.

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Clark Atlanta University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the city of Atlanta, CAU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Mercer University

Macon, GA

Mercer University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Ethnic Studies Schools in Georgia ranking. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Macon.

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#9

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for ethnic studies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Morehouse is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA

With a ranking of #9, Brenau University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for ethnic studies students. Brenau is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Gainesville.

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Best Ethnic Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 102
North Carolina 171
Florida 153
Tennessee 36
Kentucky 44
South Carolina 63
Louisiana 0
Arkansas 2
Alabama 23
Mississippi 156
West Virginia 4

One of 2 majors within the area of study, ethnic studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 13 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.

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