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 Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Columbia. This makes it the #47 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $55,206. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of ethnic studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in ethnic studies from Columbia. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 107 |
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