Here is an overview of the graduate program in ethnic studies at Cal State LA. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA as a strong choice for ethnic studies, coming in at #116 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 116 of 146 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in California | 32 of 40 |
Here is each degree level granted in ethnic studies at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles handed out 11 master’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Cal State LA ranks competitively among schools offering ethnic studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 6 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Cal State LA awarded 11 master’s degrees in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cal State LA. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 25 |