by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in ethnic studies at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in ethnic studies at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 3 master’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for ethnic studies at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Black or African American. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University conferred 3 master’s completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in ethnic studies.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for ethnic studies at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of ethnic studies doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern University granted 4 doctoral degrees in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 8 graduate certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for ethnic studies at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of ethnic studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a graduate certificate in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern University conferred 5 graduate certificate completions in women’s studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Northwestern University conferred 3 graduate certificate completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 17 |