by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal State LA ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 87 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Cal State LA. This makes it the #11 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,058 a year. This is less than $31,459, which is the national median of all ethnic studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from Cal State LA in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Cal State LA does not offer an online option for its ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Ethnic Studies from Cal State LA in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 14 |
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