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2026 Best Multicultural & Diversity Studies Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
82 Multicultural & Diversity Studies Degrees Awarded
$54,588 Avg Early-Career Salary

Multicultural & Diversity Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 143 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 United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in multicultural & diversity studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Multicultural & Diversity Studies

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Leading the list is Tufts University, our #1 school for multicultural & diversity studies. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $17,074. Get the full multicultural & diversity studies details for Tufts University

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Students looking for a strong multicultural & diversity studies program will find one at University Of Kansas, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 10 multicultural & diversity studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608. More information about a degree in multicultural & diversity studies from University Of Kansas

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California State University Northridge came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Northridge. About 57% of students finish within six years. California State University Northridge awarded about 25 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the multicultural & diversity studies program make about $48,437 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,202. See the full multicultural & diversity studies program report for California State University Northridge

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in multicultural & diversity studies, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 17% of students finish within six years. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 14 multicultural & diversity studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $54,863. Get the full multicultural & diversity studies details for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best multicultural & diversity studies schools. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 multicultural & diversity studies degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, multicultural & diversity studies degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $45,196. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete this degree. Get the full multicultural & diversity studies details for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Other Multicultural & Diversity Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best multicultural & diversity studies schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Multicultural & Diversity Studies
Associate's Degrees in Multicultural & Diversity Studies
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 143 schools evaluated.

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