by our College Data Analytics Team
[Ethnic Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their ethnic studies graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying ethnic studies schools.
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Below are the schools whose ethnic studies graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in ethnic studies, no school beat Rutgers University Camden this year. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. After graduating, ethnic studies degree recipients from Rutgers University Camden typically earn about $34,770 annually.
Rutgers University New Brunswick produces some of the highest-paid graduates in ethnic studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Early-career ethnic studies graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick make a median of around $34,770 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in ethnic studies will find them at Rutgers University Newark, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. Early-career ethnic studies graduates from Rutgers University Newark make a median of around $34,770 per year.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries ethnic studies graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 3 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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