by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Boston as a strong choice for ethnic studies, coming in at #111 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 111 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 7 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 12 |
The following degree levels are granted in ethnic studies at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Boston handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks competitively among schools offering ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $44,656 a year. This is below $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Boston, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,965 in student loans. This is above $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were Asian. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in women’s studies recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in asian-american studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (88%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston granted 3 bachelor’s completions in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 4 |
