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2027 Best Value Ethnic Cultural Other Master’s Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
$22,067 Avg Student Debt
$63,487 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Ethnic Cultural Other Master's Degree Badge [Ethnic Cultural Other](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/ethnic-cultural-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value ethnic cultural other schools.

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2027 Best Value Ethnic Cultural Other Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the ethnic cultural other degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Ethnic Cultural Other Schools

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California State University Los Angeles earned the #1 spot for value among ethnic cultural other schools in the United States. Located in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,164, with out-of-state students paying around $19,764. Typical student debt for ethnic cultural other graduates is $22,500. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates of California State University Los Angeles earn a median of $27,058 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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San Francisco State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ethnic cultural other, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,846, while out-of-state students pay about $20,446. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates carry a median of $17,875 in student loans. Early-career ethnic cultural other graduates make about $31,001. That is a strong return on a $17,875 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value ethnic cultural other schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the ethnic cultural other program here. Soon after graduation, ethnic cultural other degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $45,247. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Illinois At Chicago earned it the #4 place for ethnic cultural other. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,949, compared with $32,009 for out-of-state students. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates carry a median of $19,448 in student loans. Soon after graduation, ethnic cultural other degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $33,366. That is a strong return on a $19,448 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Indiana University Bloomington is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ethnic cultural other, landing the #5 spot this year. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $68,501 early in their careers. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Northeastern Illinois University came in at #6 for value in ethnic cultural other this year. Northeastern Illinois University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago. Students from in state pay about $12,383 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,726. Students borrow a median of $30,614 to complete the ethnic cultural other program here. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates of Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $49,254 early in their careers. Set against $30,614 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgia State University came in at #7 for value in ethnic cultural other this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, ethnic cultural other degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $27,932. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #8 spot for ethnic cultural other value this year. Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,235, while out-of-state students pay about $15,185. Typical student debt for ethnic cultural other graduates is $17,921. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates of Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn a median of $51,133 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,921 median debt. Cuny Graduate School And University Center admits about 68% of applicants.

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value ethnic cultural other schools. Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $46,874. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete the ethnic cultural other program here. Ethnic Cultural Other graduates of Simmons College earn a median of $63,860 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,740 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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