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2023 Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Associate Degree Schools in California

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Finding the Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Associate Degree School for You

With 3,541 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies is the #25 most popular major in California.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Associate Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 76 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Coastline Community College the most popular school in California for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies students working on their associate degree. Coastline Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Fountain Valley.

Of the 107 students majoring in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at Coastline Community College, 83% are male and 17% are female.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mt. San Antonio College is a great place for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 92% of the area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at the school.

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#3

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Out of the 76 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Sierra College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at the school are women while 22% are male.

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#4

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Citrus College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies schools in California. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Glendora.

Of the 25 students majoring in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at Citrus College, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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#5

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend City College of San Francisco. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Associate Degree Schools in California list. City College of San Francisco is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Francisco.

Women make up 71% of the area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at the school.

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#6

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. SRJC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa.

Women make up 86% of the area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #7, Los Angeles Mission College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies students working on their associate degree. Los Angeles Mission College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Sylmar.

About 65% of the students majoring in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at the school are women while 35% are male.

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#8

Laney College

Oakland, CA

Laney College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Oakland, Laney College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 83% of the area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors at the school.

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#9

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

With a ranking of #9, Diablo Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public school with a large student population.

About 93% of the students majoring in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at the school are women while 7% are male.

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#10

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

With a ranking of #10, Santa Ana College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at SAC, 42% are male and 58% are female.

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#11

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Associate Degree Schools in California list. SMC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Monica.

About 73% of the students majoring in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies at the school are women while 27% are male.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Associate Degree Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
12 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
12 San Diego City College San Diego, CA
12 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
12 Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA

Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 421
Oregon 189
Hawaii 210
Nevada 35
Alaska 12

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 9,231
Area Studies 6,966
Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) 46

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Social Sciences 205,984
Psychology 195,678
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 29 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to G. Mützel.

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