Multicultural & Diversity Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their multicultural & diversity studies programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for multicultural & diversity studies students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Multicultural & Diversity Studies School
Where you study multicultural & diversity studies matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Multicultural & Diversity Studies Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Multicultural & Diversity Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Multicultural & Diversity Studies Rankings by Degree Level
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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for multicultural & diversity studies. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 36 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Typical student debt for the program is $21,813.
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Students looking for a strong multicultural & diversity studies program will find one at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 12 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in multicultural & diversity studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. There were roughly 43 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multicultural & diversity studies program make about $95,207 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong multicultural & diversity studies program will find one at University Of Maryland Baltimore, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public institution. About 15 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore generally make around $85,300. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Tufts University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Medford. About 94% of students finish within six years. Tufts University awarded about 23 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $68,154 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete this degree.
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Wheaton College Illinois landed the #6 spot for multicultural & diversity studies this year. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent year. Graduates of the multicultural & diversity studies program make about $43,654 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,292.
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University Of Kentucky earned the #7 position for multicultural & diversity studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of Kentucky awarded about 42 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $49,568. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans.
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Ohio University Main Campus placed #8 among the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 15 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multicultural & diversity studies degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $49,736 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete this degree.
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Stonehill College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 12 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at Stonehill College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multicultural & diversity studies degree from Stonehill College earn around $45,704 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,603 to complete this degree.
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California State University Northridge ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public institution. California State University Northridge graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from California State University Northridge generally make around $48,437. Typical student debt for the program is $16,202.
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South Dakota State University placed #11 among the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. South Dakota State University awarded about 14 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multicultural & diversity studies degree from South Dakota State University earn around $51,260 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete this degree.
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Macalester College came in at #12 for multicultural & diversity studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Macalester College awarded about 11 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multicultural & diversity studies degree from Macalester College earn around $42,517 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,147.
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William Paterson University Of New Jersey earned the #13 position for multicultural & diversity studies this year. Set in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 47 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multicultural & diversity studies degree from William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn around $46,981 in the first couple years of their career. William Paterson University Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $25,644 in student loans.
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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earned the #14 position for multicultural & diversity studies this year. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 30 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $42,972. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans.
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University Of Idaho came in at #15 for multicultural & diversity studies this year. This large public university is located in the town of Moscow. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. About 12 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at University Of Idaho in the most recent year. Students who receive their multicultural & diversity studies degree from University Of Idaho earn around $26,539 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,622 to complete this degree.
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Kennesaw State University earned the #16 position for multicultural & diversity studies this year. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 20 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at Kennesaw State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $53,824. Typical student debt for the program is $27,004.
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Central Connecticut State University came in at #17 for multicultural & diversity studies this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $60,151. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,340 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Hawaii landed the #18 spot for multicultural & diversity studies this year. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Hawaii in the most recent data year. Students who receive their multicultural & diversity studies degree from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn around $41,461 in the first couple years of their career.
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Rhode Island College placed #19 among the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at Rhode Island College in the most recent data year. Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Rhode Island College earn a median of $45,088 early in their careers. Rhode Island College graduates carry a median of $23,394 in student loans.
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Biola University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. Set in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Biola University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at Biola University in the most recent data year. Multicultural & Diversity Studies graduates of Biola University earn a median of $25,750 early in their careers. Biola University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans.
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Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #21 among the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. About 10 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their multicultural & diversity studies degree from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn around $45,196 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,449.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 21 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).
