by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in District of Columbia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 91 degrees in ethnic studies annually.
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Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
The ethnic studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Ethnic Studies rankings. We derive our Best Overall Ethnic Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Ethnic Studies Schools in District of Columbia list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the ethnic studies degree levels they offer.
Any student who is interested in ethnic studies has to look into Georgetown University. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were roughly 20 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Georgetown University
George Washington University is a good option for students interested in a degree in ethnic studies. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 7 colleges for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.
There were approximately 24 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in ethnic studies from George Washington UniversityExplore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University
Gallaudet University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in ethnic studies. Gallaudet is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. This university ranks 1077th out of 2,152 schools for overall quality nationwide.
There were roughly 27 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Gallaudet in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the ethnic studies program make about $31,541 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Gallaudet UniversityExplore all the Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 151 |
| New York | 333 | 549 |
| Maryland | 279 | 93 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 84 |
| Delaware | 175 | 25 |
Ethnic Studies is one of 2 different types of Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 43 |
| Deaf Studies | 25 |
| African American Studies | 19 |
| Disability Studies | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 186 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 1 |
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