by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UMass Boston. This makes it the #28 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 UMass Boston is $30,372. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,213 for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $26,965 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,404 for all ethnic studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from UMass Boston in 2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from UMass Boston in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 20 |
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