by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ethnic studies majors, Columbia came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Columbia. This makes it the #47 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $41,618. This is higher than $29,213, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $18,799 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,404.
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.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from Columbia. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
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 | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from Columbia. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads 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 master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 121 |
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