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Ethnic Studies Schools in Washington

187 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 91st most popular major in this state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Master’s Degree 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 20.9%
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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.

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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.

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at UW Tacoma. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,800 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,565 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. 88% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
555 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. In their early career, Northwest Indian College grads earn an average salary of $23,252.

Ethnic Studies Careers in WA

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 22% $46,650
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 21% $65,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Area Studies 236

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View Nationwide Ethnic Studies Report

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