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2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

16 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$26,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 9,419 people earned their degree in ethnic studies, making the major the 102nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, ethnic studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,585 and had an average of $22,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,122 ethnic studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,305 and $20,256 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 125 ethnic studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in ethnic studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great ethnic studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the ethnic studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Berkeley. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Ethnic Studies at University of California - Berkeley

#2

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s ethnic studies degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCLA, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 1 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also took the #7 spot in our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW Seattle Ethnic Studies Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Davis. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 5 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Los Angeles. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s ethnic studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Cal State LA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Los Angeles are $17,723.

Read more about Ethnic Studies at Cal State LA

#11 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Riverside, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s ethnic studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 2 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456.

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#9 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 4 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631.

Full UCSD Ethnic Studies Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, California State University - Northridge did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. California State University - Northridge is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 9 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUN, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSUN are $17,955.

Read full report on Ethnic Studies at California State University - Northridge

#10

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#4 in overall quality

San Diego State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 6 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SDSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full San Diego State University Ethnic Studies Report

#11

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 1 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB also made our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Ethnic Studies at UCSB

#12

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#5 in overall quality

San Francisco State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 11 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SFSU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFSU are $17,944, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#12 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of California - Santa Cruz is a fairly large school located in Santa Cruz, California that handed out 3 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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#14

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#13 in overall quality

University of Oregon ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UO is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 2 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also made our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991.

Read more about Ethnic Studies at UO

#15

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Corvallis, Oregon, and it awarded 6 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Oregon State University Ethnic Studies Report

#16

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#15 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 1 masters’s ethnic studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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