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 Yale ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Yale is in the top 1% of the country for ethnic studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from Yale. This makes it the #7 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Yale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,910 a year. 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 Yale, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $13,107 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 Yale University.
Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies from Yale in 2020-2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 ethnic studies majors earned their master's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 58 |
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