2027 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Pennsylvania
Ethnic Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for ethnic studies students.
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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in ethnic studies. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 11 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $36,426 in the first couple years of their career. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,825 in student loans.
Read more about the ethnic studies program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 50 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $24,469 in student loans.
See the full ethnic studies program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Temple University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $26,260 in their early career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Temple University
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
