by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how San Diego State University stacks up against peers offering ethnic studies.
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San Diego State University is a solid choice among schools offering ethnic studies. In particular, it placed #71 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $20,499 in student loans. This is higher than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a master’s degree in ethnic studies from San Diego State University were women.
The majority of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the ethnic studies majors at San Diego State University.
This ethnic studies program at San Diego State University offers the following related majors:
San Diego State University granted 16 degrees in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (31%).
San Diego State University granted 12 completions in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
San Diego State University granted 8 degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (38%).
San Diego State University granted 6 degrees in african-american/black studies recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
San Diego State University conferred 3 completions in gay/lesbian studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
San Diego State University awarded 3 degrees in american indian/native american studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).