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. In addition, we cover how UAlbany ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UAlbany. This makes it the #24 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAlbany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,823 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 UAlbany, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $31,852 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,149 for all ethnic studies majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UAlbany. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 69% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from UAlbany in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
