by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 28 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from KU. This makes it the #15 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 18 ethnic studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Ethnic Studies from KU in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 37 |
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