by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Georgia State University compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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Georgia State University holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic studies. Specifically, it ranked #142 out of 143 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
Read more about Georgia State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 6% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were Black or African American. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are Black or African American. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ethnic studies majors at Georgia State University.
The ethnic studies program at Georgia State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| African-American/Black Studies | 23 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 17 |
| Deaf Studies | 9 |
Georgia State University awarded 23 completions in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (91%).
Georgia State University granted 17 degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (41%).
Georgia State University granted 9 degrees in deaf studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).