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, and more. Also, learn how Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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The ethnic studies major at Cornell is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Ethnic Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Cornell. This makes it the #69 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in ethnic studies in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 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 | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 ethnic studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from Cornell in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 57 |
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