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. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UCSD. This makes it the #35 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in ethnic studies in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,984 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.
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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of ethnic studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% 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, 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 - San Diego with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from UCSD in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 39 |
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