by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 9 U.S. colleges awarded 47 degrees and certificates in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 38% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Its 1 related occupations pay an average median salary of $47,517 a year.
A degree in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other covers Any Instructional Program In Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, Or Group Studies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other is a widely-pursued major, with 47 degrees awarded annually. 9 colleges award area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 16.
By level, the 47 awards include 2 certificates, 4 associate degrees, 17 bachelor’s degrees, 18 master’s degrees and 6 doctorates.
Women earned 72% of area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (34 of 47). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (19) and Hispanic or Latino (12).
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other schools within 1 state. In all, 9 colleges offer area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other credential is the master’s degree: 18 of the 47 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other call most for Reading Comprehension, Instructing and Speaking, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Sociology and Anthropology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Expression, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 17 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 18 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 6 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other, at 60.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 60.5% |
| Master’s degree | 31.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 4.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.2% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other, with an average median salary of $47,517; the strongest outlook belongs to Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, at 6.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Ethnic Studies Professor, Lecturer, Associate Professor and Asian Studies Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other, at 718,152.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 718,152 | 6.5% |
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies, other, with a median salary of $47,517.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
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