by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Brandeis University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Brandeis University as a strong choice for ethnic studies, coming in at #54 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 54 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 7 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 12 |
The following degree levels are granted in ethnic studies at Brandeis University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brandeis University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Brandeis University holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Ethnic Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Brandeis University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,239 a year. This is lower than $70,733, the median for all majors at Brandeis University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brandeis University, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,226 in student loans. This is lower than $25,653, the typical median for all majors at Brandeis University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,408 | $67,082 |
| Fees | $998 | $998 |
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All of the 21 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies from Brandeis University identified as women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were Black or African American. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Brandeis University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Brandeis University granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in african-american/black studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (86%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Brandeis University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 2 |
