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. We've also included details on how UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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UC Santa Cruz is in the top 10% of the country for ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #35 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in ethnic studies in 2022, making the school the #24 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 Santa Cruz is $31,140. 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 UC Santa Cruz, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $42,118 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 UC Santa Cruz is $397 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
Learn more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UC Santa Cruz. About 27% were men and 73% were 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 - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from UC Santa Cruz 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, 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| 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 - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
