by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in ethnic studies at SOU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Graduate Certificate level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SOU among the top schools in the country for ethnic studies, placing at #113 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 113 of 146 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Oregon | 3 of 4 |
The following degree levels are available for ethnic studies at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Oregon University conferred 21 graduate certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
SOU holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic studies at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 48% of ethnic studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies graduate certificate degree graduates at SOU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a graduate certificate in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SOU conferred 13 graduate certificate completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (69%).
SOU awarded 7 graduate certificate completions in american indian/native american studies in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
SOU conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SOU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 1 |