Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington
168 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.
An Ethnic Studies major is the 91st most popular major in this state.
Featured Ethnic Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
Featured Ethnic Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Washington
Ethnic Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 166 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In Washington, a ethnic studies major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of ethnic studies majors in Washington is as follows:
- Asian: 13.1%
- Black or African American: 7.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 17.3%
- White: 33.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
- Other Races: 26.2%

Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Washington
1,060 people in the state and 66,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ethnic studies.

Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Washington
A typical salary for a ethnic studies grad in the state is $48,560, compared to a typical salary of $55,230 nationwide.

Most Popular Ethnic Studies Programs in WA
There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at UW Tacoma. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.
Request Information96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.
Request Information17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell. A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $10,495. 55% of students get financical aid.
Request InformationA typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,484. 88% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu.
Request InformationThis private institution charges an average net price of $22,699. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,216. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.
Request InformationEthnic Studies Careers in WA
Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:
Job Title | WA Job Growth | WA Median Salary |
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Interpreters and Translators | 22% | $46,650 |
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors | 21% | $65,090 |
Related Majors in Washington
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ethnic studies.
Major | Annual Graduates in WA |
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Area Studies | 236 |
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References
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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