2027 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Colorado

Ethnic Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their ethnic studies programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for ethnic studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Colorado

Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in Colorado

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

Top Schools in Ethnic Studies

1

University Of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded

$55,861 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Colorado Boulder this year for ethnic studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Boulder. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 24 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $55,861. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from University Of Colorado Boulder

2

Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Denver, CO

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded

$34,906 Median Starting Salary

Metropolitan State College Of Denver is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ethnic studies, ranking #2. Located in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public university. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. Metropolitan State College Of Denver awarded about 16 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver generally make around $34,906. Metropolitan State College Of Denver graduates carry a median of $31,966 in student loans. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Metropolitan State College Of Denver

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.