2027 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in District of Columbia
Ethnic Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their ethnic studies programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for ethnic studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in District of Columbia
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the ethnic studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Ethnic Studies
No school ranked higher than American University this year for ethnic studies. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 22 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $46,206 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
More information about a degree in ethnic studies from American University
Students looking for a strong ethnic studies program will find one at Howard University, which ranked #2. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Howard University awarded about 19 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Howard University generally make around $58,495. Howard University graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans.
See the full ethnic studies program report for Howard University
Gallaudet University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ethnic studies, ranking #3. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Gallaudet University awarded about 34 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Gallaudet University generally make around $31,541. Gallaudet University graduates carry a median of $28,125 in student loans.
See the full ethnic studies program report for Gallaudet University
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
