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Ethnic Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York

We'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, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.

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Ethnic Studies Degrees Available at Columbia

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ethnic Studies

Columbia Ethnic Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Colleges for Ethnic Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Highest Paid Ethnic Studies Graduates	1
Best Value Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $30-$48k)	1
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Ethnic Studies Graduates	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ethnic Studies (With Aid)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Ethnic Studies Schools	1
Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income Over $110k)	8
Best Ethnic Studies Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ethnic Studies (Income Over $110k)	8
Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Ethnic Studies	13
Best Value Colleges for Ethnic Studies	14

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.

Columbia Ethnic Studies Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Columbia Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from Columbia. About 22% were men and 78% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	1
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Majors Similar to Ethnic Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
African American Studies	11

View All Ethnic Studies Related Majors >

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nandaro under License

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