2027 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Connecticut

Ethnic Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their ethnic studies programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for ethnic studies students.

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• Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Connecticut

Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall ethnic studies education in Connecticut.

Top Schools in Ethnic Studies

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded

$39,764 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Wesleyan University, our #1 school for ethnic studies. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Wesleyan University graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,125. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Wesleyan University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

37 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded

$32,624 Median Starting Salary

Yale University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Yale University earn around $32,624 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,107 to complete this degree. Read more about the ethnic studies program at Yale University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 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.