by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University highly for ethnic studies, placing at #33 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 33 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in New York | 1 of 9 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 20 |
The following degree levels are offered in ethnic studies at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,697 a year. This is below $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $18,799 in student loans. This is below $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Black or African American. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Columbia University conferred 19 bachelor’s completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (32%).
Columbia University granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in african-american/black studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (56%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Columbia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 2 |
