by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSUN. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #21 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSUN among the top schools in the country for ethnic studies, coming in at #65 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 65 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in California | 21 of 40 |
The table below lists every degree level available for ethnic studies at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 172 |
| Master’s | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Northridge awarded 172 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUN earn a median of $39,004 a year. This is below $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUN, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
CSUN conferred 91 bachelor’s completions in deaf studies in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (51%).
CSUN granted 35 bachelor’s degrees in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (97%).
CSUN conferred 18 bachelor’s completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
CSUN conferred 17 bachelor’s completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (59%).
CSUN conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in asian-american studies in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUN. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 4 |
