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. Also, learn how UC Berkeley compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 5% of the country for ethnic studies. In particular, it placed #7 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 110 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley earn a median of $54,840 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $15,740 in student loans. This is above $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Hispanic or Latino. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Asian. Roughly 17% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of ethnic studies doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Asian. About 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ethnic studies majors at University of California-Berkeley.
This ethnic studies program at UC Berkeley breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
UC Berkeley conferred 55 completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (58%).
UC Berkeley awarded 24 completions in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (96%).
UC Berkeley granted 20 degrees in women’s studies recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
UC Berkeley granted 18 completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (67%).
UC Berkeley granted 5 completions in folklore studies in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
UC Berkeley awarded 4 completions in american indian/native american studies recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).