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. We've also included details on how Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $30,628. 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students earned a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from Sac State. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 11 |
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