by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 74 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 colleges for ethnic studies students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in ethnic studies.
It's hard to beat University of Wisconsin - Madison if you want to pursue a master's degree in ethnic studies. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Indiana University - Bloomington is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in ethnic studies. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from Indiana University - Bloomington
DePaul University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in ethnic studies. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from DePaul University
Ohio State University - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in ethnic studies. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from Ohio State University - Main Campus
UIC is a very large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of Illinois at Chicago
Eastern Michigan is a large public university located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from Eastern Michigan University
Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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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 |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 43 |
| Folklore Studies | 10 |
| African American Studies | 9 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 9 |
| Disability Studies | 3 |
