We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Hunter compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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Hunter is a solid choice among schools offering ethnic studies. In particular, it placed #60 out of 143 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Hunter report a median salary of $51,744 a year. This is below $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $10,698 in student loans. This is lower than $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ethnic studies majors at CUNY Hunter College.
This ethnic studies program at Hunter offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 23 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 6 |
Hunter awarded 23 degrees in women’s studies recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (39%).
Hunter conferred 6 degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).