by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 90 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from WWU. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WWU ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 13 |
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