by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Brandeis University ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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Brandeis University holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #67 out of 143 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Brandeis University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Brandeis University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,239 a year. This is lower than $70,733, the median for all majors at Brandeis University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brandeis University, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,226 in student loans. This is lower than $25,653, the typical median for all majors at Brandeis University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,408 | $67,082 |
| Fees | $998 | $998 |
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All of the 21 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies from Brandeis University identified as women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were Black or African American. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in ethnic studies from Brandeis University were women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ethnic studies majors at Brandeis University.
The ethnic studies program at Brandeis University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 16 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 7 |
Brandeis University granted 16 completions in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Brandeis University granted 7 completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (86%).