by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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University of Massachusetts-Boston holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic studies. In particular, it placed #95 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $44,656 a year. This is below $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Boston, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,965 in student loans. This is above $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were Asian. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 University of Massachusetts-Boston are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
This ethnic studies program at University of Massachusetts-Boston breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 15 |
| Asian-American Studies | 8 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 15 completions in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 8 completions in asian-american studies in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (88%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston granted 4 completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 3 completions in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).