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About Ethnic Studies

A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary and comparative study of the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of North American racial and ethnic groups, including African Americans, American Indians/Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans.

Students majoring in Ethnic Studies can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 69% percent of women and 31% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, California is where degrees in Ethnic Studies are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies is $42,750.

Popularity of Ethnic Studies Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Ethnic Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Ethnic Studies majors is Interpreters and Translators. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Ethnic Studies can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Ethnic Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Ethnic Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
285
Female Students
196 (68%)
Male Students
89 (31%)
Hispanic or Latino (104, 36%)
White (69, 24%)
Black or African American (65, 23%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (16, 6%)
Two or more races (15, 5%)
Asian (8, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (6, 2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, 1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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