by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 103 U.S. colleges awarded 745 degrees and certificates in Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 85% of graduates. College Factual ranks 21 schools in its 2027 Best Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $32,487 one year after completing, rising to $55,855 after four years.
A degree in Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies explores Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies. A Program That Focuses On The Dynamic Social Relations Between And Among Majority And Minority Groups And Different Minority Groups, And Ways To Promote Mutual Tolerance, Inter-Group Cooperation, And The Leadership And Management Of Diverse Groups And Diversity Issues In Family, Educational, Recreational, And Work Settings. Includes Instruction In Ethnic And Cultural Studies, Group Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Conflict Resolution, Human Services And Resources, And Applications To Various Functional Environments.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies is a popular field of study, with 745 degrees awarded annually. 103 colleges award intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 47.
By level, the 745 awards include 12 certificates, 2 associate degrees, 77 bachelor’s degrees, 635 master’s degrees and 16 doctorates.
Women earned 80% of intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (599 of 745). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (344) and Black or African American (123), and international students earned 46.
College Factual ranks 21 schools in its 2027 Best Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 5 for master’s degrees. It also ranks intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies schools within 2 states. In all, 103 colleges offer intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies credential is the master’s degree: 635 of the 745 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Instructing, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Sociology and Anthropology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 12 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 77 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 635 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 16 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies, at 57.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 57.0% |
| Master’s degree | 31.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.1% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies, with an average median salary of $46,847; the strongest outlook belongs to Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, at 6.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Adjunct Professor, Gender Studies Lecturer, Asian Studies Professor and University Faculty Member.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies, at 718,152.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 718,152 | 6.5% |
| Transportation Planners | 43,539 | 4.1% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 24,588 | 6.1% |
Intercultural/Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates earn a median $32,487 one year after completing their program, $55,855 after four years and $44,952 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,487 |
| 4 years | $55,855 |
| 5 years | $44,952 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to intercultural/multicultural & diversity studies is Transportation Planners, with a median salary of $50,855.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
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