by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for ethnic studies students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 150 master's degrees in ethnic studies to qualified students.
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The ethnic studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality ethnic studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for ethnic studies students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in ethnic studies.
University of California - Los Angeles is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in ethnic studies. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of California - Los Angeles
It's difficult to beat University of California - Berkeley if you wish to pursue a master's degree in ethnic studies. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of California - Berkeley
San Diego State University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in ethnic studies. SDSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from San Diego State University
It is hard to beat San Francisco State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in ethnic studies. SFSU is a very large public university located in the city of San Francisco.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from San Francisco State University
Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of California - Davis
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of California - Santa Barbara
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of California - San Diego
UO is a fairly large public university located in the city of Eugene.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of Oregon
Located in the large city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of California - Riverside
UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Santa Cruz.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of California - Santa Cruz
Explore the best ethnic studies schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 135 |
| Washington | 183 | 1 |
| Oregon | 158 | 8 |
| Nevada | 105 | 1 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 5 |
| Alaska | 52 | 0 |
One of 2 majors within the Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies area of study, Ethnic Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Latino Studies | 36 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 34 |
| Women’s Studies | 24 |
| Native American Studies | 20 |
| African American Studies | 18 |
| Asian-American Studies | 9 |
| Folklore Studies | 6 |
| Ethnic Studies | 3 |
