2026 Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Multicultural Diversity Studies master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 143 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Multicultural Diversity Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Tufts University this year in the United States. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. The median Multicultural Diversity Studies program debt is $17,074. Read more about Tufts University
You'll be in good company at The University Of Texas At San Antonio, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in San Antonio, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Typical Multicultural Diversity Studies student debt is $23,312. More on The University Of Texas At San Antonio
University Of Kansas came in at #3 on this year's Multicultural Diversity Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. See the full University Of Kansas profile
Out of the 143 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Lesley University landed the #4 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,256. Graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. Get the full Lesley University report
The strong Multicultural Diversity Studies programs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Bowling Green State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. The median Multicultural Diversity Studies program debt is $25,449. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
University Of Houston Clear Lake came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,346, with out-of-state students paying around $22,290. Graduates carry a median of $21,100 in student loans. See the full University Of Houston Clear Lake profile
Biola University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Biola University is a private not-for-profit school based in La Mirada, CA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $48,984. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete their Multicultural Diversity Studies program here. Read the full report on Biola University
University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Located in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. The median Multicultural Diversity Studies program debt is $21,331. Read the full report on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Depaul University placed #9 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Located in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Depaul University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,405. Depaul University Multicultural Diversity Studies students take on a median of $25,310 in debt. Read the full report on Depaul University
University Of Iowa came in at #10 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Iowa
Missouri State University Springfield did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield
Central Connecticut State University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Central Connecticut State University
Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America placed #13 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
William Carey University placed #16 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read more about William Carey University
Delaware County Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read more about Delaware County Community College
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Wheaton College Illinois placed #19 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Wheaton College Illinois report
Fort Lewis College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. More on Fort Lewis College
Ithaca College
Ithaca College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full Ithaca College profile
Stonehill College placed #22 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Stonehill College
Mcneese State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Read more about Mcneese State University
Purdue University Global landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Purdue University Global
Rowan University
Rowan University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Rowan University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Hudson County Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about Hudson County Community College
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Read the full report on Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College
The College Of New Jersey ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. See the full The College Of New Jersey profile
Anoka Ramsey Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. More on Anoka Ramsey Community College
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Rockhurst University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. Get the full Rockhurst University report
Union University
Union University placed #33 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Union University
University Of Maine did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on University Of Maine
Divine Word College did well this year, earning the #35 position. More on Divine Word College
Dixie State College Of Utah placed #36 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Dixie State College Of Utah
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Shenango placed #37 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. See the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Shenango profile
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Get the full Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies report
Columbia International University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Columbia International University report
George Fox University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about George Fox University
Ohio Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Ohio Wesleyan University
University Of Maryland Baltimore ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. See the full University Of Maryland Baltimore profile
Emmanuel College Massachusetts placed #43 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Yale University
Yale University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Yale University
Grand Valley State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Multicultural Diversity Studies schools. More on Grand Valley State University
Great Northern University did well this year, earning the #46 position. More on Great Northern University
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #47 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary report
Merrimack College placed #48 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Merrimack College report
Corban University placed #49 among Multicultural Diversity Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Corban University
Drury University
Drury University did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Drury University
Related Multicultural Diversity Studies Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Schools (All Levels)
- Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Multicultural Diversity Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 143 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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