by our College Data Analytics Team
Ethnic Studies is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on ethnic studies — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 5 schools in District of Columbia that offer ethnic studies awards in the field.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on ethnic studies in District of Columbia, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for ethnic studies is Gallaudet University. Set in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 7% of the degrees Gallaudet University awards are in ethnic studies, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Gallaudet University
A rank of #2 makes Howard University one of the most focused schools for ethnic studies. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.6% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Howard University
American University ranks #3 for ethnic studies by degree focus. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for American University
George Washington University ranks #4 for ethnic studies by degree focus. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit university. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.2% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for George Washington University
Georgetown University is one of the most focused ethnic studies schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 0.1% of the degrees Georgetown University awards are in ethnic studies, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Georgetown University
The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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