by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Ethnic Studies Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 37 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 New England 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.
It is difficult to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in ethnic studies. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from Yale University
Brandeis University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in ethnic studies. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from Brandeis University
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in ethnic studies. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in ethnic studies has to take a look at University of Massachusetts - Boston. UMass Boston is a large public university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in ethnic studies from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Explore the best ethnic studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 20 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 16 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 23 |
| Ethnic Studies | 5 |
| Women’s Studies | 4 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 4 |
| Latino Studies | 1 |
