Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 666 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.0% of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,044 people earned theirEthnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 105 |
| Associate’s Degree | 869 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,288 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 5,411 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 359 |
Earnings of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies of $50,126 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 | $34,569 |
| 4 years | $50,126 |
| 5 years | $58,481 |
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, Culture & Gender Studies students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 781 |
| Women | 1,054 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 654 | 35.6% |
| Asian | 127 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 325 | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 87 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 42 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 367 | 20.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 832 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies students seeking a master's degree is University of Missouri-Columbia. This school awarded 1,398 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 676 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 637 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 237 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender 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.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 201 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender 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.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 198 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender 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, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 157 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender 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, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 150 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender 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.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 146 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 132 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender 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.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. This school awarded 122 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender 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.
New York University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 120 master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9,122 |
| Area Studies | 5,875 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 47 |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | — |
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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
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