by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in ethnic studies at UT Austin. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin among the top schools in the country for ethnic studies, placing at #66 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 66 of 146 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Texas | 2 of 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level available for ethnic studies at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 9 master’s degrees in ethnic studies.
UT Austin is not currently ranked for ethnic studies at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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Every one of the 9 students who graduated with a master’s degree in ethnic studies from UT Austin were women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are Black or African American. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin granted 5 master’s degrees in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (20%).
UT Austin awarded 3 master’s degrees in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (67%).
UT Austin granted 1 master’s degree in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 4 doctoral degrees in ethnic studies.
UT Austin has not been ranked for ethnic studies at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of ethnic studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were Black or African American. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin granted 4 doctoral completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UT Austin. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 25 |
| Certificate Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 9 |