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, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Certificate Schools | 3 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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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 following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 132 |
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