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 Yale ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ethnic studies majors, Yale came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yale University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Yale. This makes it the #7 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Yale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,624 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.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
Learn more about Yale tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 ethnic studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Yale 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 Yale Online Learning page.
The ethnic studies program at Yale awarded 23 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Yale University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 88 |
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