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Ethnic Studies in Rhode Island

Ethnic Studies Schools in Rhode Island

42 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in Rhode Island in the 2022-2023 year.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 99th most popular major in this state.

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Featured Ethnic Studies Programs

Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

BA in Anthropology

Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Rhode Island

Ethnic Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a ethnic studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ethnic studies majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 38.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Rhode Island

There are 110 people in the state and 66,990 people in the nation working in ethnic studies jobs.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, ethnic studies grads earn an average of $50,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $55,230.

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There are 4 colleges in Rhode Island that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Rhode Island

Kingston
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,694. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI.

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#2

Brown University

Providence
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown.

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#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,599.

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#4

Providence College

Providence
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,767. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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Ethnic Studies Careers in RI

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 7% $42,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ethnic studies.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Area Studies 107

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