by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in ethnic studies at The Graduate Center. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The Graduate Center highly for ethnic studies, ranked #40 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 40 of 146 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in New York | 1 of 11 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 24 |
The table below lists every degree level available for ethnic studies at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate | 45 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center handed out 61 master’s degrees in ethnic studies.
The Graduate Center is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The Graduate Center granted 51 master’s completions in disability studies in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
The Graduate Center awarded 10 master’s degrees in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded 45 graduate certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
The Graduate Center is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 16% of ethnic studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies graduate certificate degree graduates at The Graduate Center were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a graduate certificate in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The Graduate Center awarded 20 graduate certificate completions in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
The Graduate Center awarded 18 graduate certificate completions in disability studies in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
The Graduate Center awarded 4 graduate certificate completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
The Graduate Center awarded 3 graduate certificate completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at The Graduate Center. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 29 |