by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from SFSU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,001 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $29,279 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,149 for all ethnic studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ethnic studies program at SFSU is $286 per month.
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 | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 117 ethnic studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SFSU, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 ethnic studies majors earned their master's degree from SFSU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 2 |
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