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2026 Best Multicultural & Diversity Studies Schools in the Far Western Region

1 Colleges in the United States
88 Multicultural & Diversity Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,549 Avg Early-Career Salary

Multicultural & Diversity Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their multicultural & diversity studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for multicultural & diversity studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Multicultural & Diversity Studies in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall multicultural & diversity studies education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Multicultural & Diversity Studies

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California State University Northridge is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in multicultural & diversity studies. 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. About 25 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at California State University Northridge in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from California State University Northridge generally make around $48,437. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans. More information about a degree in multicultural & diversity studies from California State University Northridge

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Students looking for a strong multicultural & diversity studies program will find one at Brigham Young University Hawaii, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 21 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Hawaii in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Brigham Young University Hawaii generally make around $41,461. See the full multicultural & diversity studies program report for Brigham Young University Hawaii

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Biola University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in multicultural & diversity studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 42 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at Biola University in the most recent year. Graduates of the multicultural & diversity studies program make about $25,750 in their early career. Biola University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Read more about the multicultural & diversity studies program at Biola University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

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