by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Wellesley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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Wellesley is in the top 10% of the country for ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 104 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wellesley is $50,587. This is higher than $29,213, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Wellesley College.
All of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from Wellesley in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 23 |
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