2026 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Texas

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 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 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 Texas

Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in Texas

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

1

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded

$50,332 Median Starting Salary

Texas Tech University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in ethnic studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. Read more about the ethnic studies program at Texas Tech University

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The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

47 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded

$37,046 Median Starting Salary

The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 47 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $37,046 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from The University Of Texas At Austin

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 25 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.