by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UMass Boston. This makes it the #28 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston is $41,872. This is higher than $31,459, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 ethnic studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from UMass Boston in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 13 |
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