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Ethnic Studies Schools in Wisconsin

459 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Ethnic Studies is the 99th most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 334
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 334
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 334
Bachelor’s Degree 104
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Master’s Degree 6
Associate Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Wisconsin

1,230 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 Wisconsin

A typical salary for a ethnic studies grad in the state is $50,750, compared to a typical salary of $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $17,234.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. 78% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

#5

Beloit College

Beloit
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,417. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,092.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

#7

Marquette University

Milwaukee
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,725 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,380.

Ethnic Studies Careers in WI

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $50,800
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 7% $65,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Area Studies 66

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