by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of ethnic studies. Combined, these schools handed out 494 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies to qualified students.
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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 bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality ethnic studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for ethnic studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for 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.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies needs to take a look at Emory University. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in ethnic studies from Emory University
It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the ethnic studies program make about $26,342 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in ethnic studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Florida is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the ethnic studies program report average early career earnings of $26,198.
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Virginia Commonwealth University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the ethnic studies program earn an average of $29,607 in the first couple years of working.
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Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the ethnic studies program report average early career wages of $29,990.
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Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.
Those ethnic studies students who get their bachelor's degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte make $7,469 more than the typical ethnic studies graduate.
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UofSC is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in ethnic studies from University of South Carolina - Columbia
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.
After graduation, ethnic studies bachelor's recipients typically earn an average of $29,723 at the beginning of their careers.
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FIU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a bachelor’s in ethnic studies from Florida International University
Spelman is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Atlanta.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the ethnic studies program earn an average of $28,080 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in ethnic studies from Spelman CollegeExplore the best ethnic studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 134 |
| Georgia | 224 | 104 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 30 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 140 |
| Virginia | 213 | 86 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 57 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 34 |
| Alabama | 184 | 16 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 0 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 2 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 4 |
One of 2 majors within the Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies area of study, Ethnic Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 261 |
| African American Studies | 184 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 33 |
| Deaf Studies | 10 |
| Native American Studies | 4 |
| Latino Studies | 1 |
| Disability Studies | 1 |
