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 UCR ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 37 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UCR. This makes it the #61 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in ethnic studies in 2022, making the school the #14 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 UCR is $31,443. This is less than $31,459, which is the national median of all ethnic studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of ethnic studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went 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, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UCR ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCR Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Ethnic Studies from UCR in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 15 |
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