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. We've also included details on how Wellesley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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Wellesley was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ethnic studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 13 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wellesley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,926 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Wellesley paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Wellesley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 28 |
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