by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Brandeis ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Brandeis was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 22 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Brandeis. This makes it the #61 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,057 a year. This is higher than $31,459, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 ethnic studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Brandeis. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Brandeis ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brandeis Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from Brandeis in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Brandeis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 41 |
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