Ethnic Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 563 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Ethnic Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,122 people earned theirEthnic Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ethnic Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 77 |
| Associate’s Degree | 704 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,797 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 136 |
Earnings of Ethnic Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,619 |
| 4 years | $46,128 |
| 5 years | $53,144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Ethnic Studies students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies. About 83.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 64 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ethnic Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 49.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 20.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 6.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 681 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Missouri-Columbia tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,343 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 542 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 222 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 135 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 126 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 121 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 117 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 69 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 63 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. This school awarded 61 undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Ethnic Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Ethnic Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Ethnic Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ethnic Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 2,746 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2,431 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 922 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 698 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 560 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ethnic Studies that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 5,875 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 47 |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
