by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Austin. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin among the top schools in the country for ethnic studies, placing at #58 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 58 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Texas | 1 of 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level available for ethnic studies at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin earn a median of $49,258 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, ethnic studies students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
UT Austin conferred 9 bachelor’s completions in women’s studies recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
UT Austin conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (60%).
UT Austin conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 9 certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
UT Austin is not currently ranked for ethnic studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of ethnic studies certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies certificate degree graduates at UT Austin are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin conferred 5 certificate degrees in american indian/native american studies in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (60%).
UT Austin granted 4 certificate degrees in gay/lesbian studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Austin. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 4 |
