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. We've also included details on how UC Davis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ethnic studies majors, UC Davis came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UC Davis. This makes it the #15 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in ethnic studies in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Davis is $32,563. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ethnic studies program at UC Davis is $214 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
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The ethnic studies program at UC Davis awarded 167 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
Of the 2 ethnic studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Davis, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 22 |
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