by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Georgia State ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Georgia State. This makes it the #11 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 Georgia State is $27,932. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Georgia State paid an average of $933 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 ethnic studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgia State. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Georgia 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 Georgia State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of ethnic studies master's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 1 |
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