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Ethnic Studies Schools in Tennessee

36 Ethnic Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 153rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 44.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Tennessee

There are 710 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a ethnic studies grad in the state is $43,550, compared to a typical salary of $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Tennessee that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $19,970. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,752. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Sewanee. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation.

#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

#7

Rhodes College

Memphis
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,881. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Ethnic Studies Careers in TN

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 21% $41,360
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 11% $61,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Area Studies 43

View all majors related to Ethnic Studies

View Nationwide Ethnic Studies Report

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