Here is an overview of the graduate program in ethnic studies at Yale University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Yale University as a strong choice for ethnic studies, coming in at #7 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 7 of 146 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Connecticut | 2 of 3 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level available for ethnic studies at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Yale University conferred 21 master’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Yale University 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 Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,044 | $74,044 |
| Fees | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at Yale University are Black or African American. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Yale University conferred 15 master’s completions in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (73%).
Yale University conferred 6 master’s degrees in women’s studies recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in ethnic studies.
Yale University is not currently 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 Yale 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 Yale University with a doctoral in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Yale University granted 6 doctoral degrees in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Yale University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 42 |