by our College Data Analytics Team
Ethnic Studies is available at many schools, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. The schools below are the most focused on ethnic studies in New York, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 23 schools in New York 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 New York, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for ethnic studies is Cuny Graduate School And University Center. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public university. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 135 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Cuny Brooklyn College is one of the most focused ethnic studies schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a public institution. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Cuny Brooklyn College
A rank of #3 makes Barnard College one of the most focused schools for ethnic studies. Located in the city of New York, Barnard College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Barnard College
Colgate University is one of the most focused ethnic studies schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Colgate University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hamilton. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Colgate University
Suny At Albany ranks #5 for ethnic studies by degree focus. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 30 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Suny At Albany
Suny College At Brockport landed the #6 spot among the most focused ethnic studies schools. Suny College At Brockport is a public school located in the town of Brockport. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Suny College At Brockport
State University Of New York At New Paltz landed the #7 spot among the most focused ethnic studies schools. Set in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a public institution. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at State University Of New York At New Paltz
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College placed #8 for ethnic studies by degree focus. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public university. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.5% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College
Nassau Community College ranked #9 on our list of the most focused ethnic studies schools. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Nassau Community College
The New School landed the #10 spot among the most focused ethnic studies schools. The New School is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at The New School
Cuny City College placed #11 for ethnic studies by degree focus. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Cuny City College
Syracuse University placed #12 for ethnic studies by degree focus. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. About 0.3% of the degrees Syracuse University awards are in ethnic studies, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Syracuse University
Cuny Hunter College comes in at #13 for ethnic studies focus this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. About 0.3% of the degrees Cuny Hunter College awards are in ethnic studies, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at Cuny Hunter College
Cuny Lehman College landed the #14 spot among the most focused ethnic studies schools. Located in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a public university. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Cuny Lehman College
Pace University New York comes in at #15 for ethnic studies focus this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit university. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at Pace University New York
Suny At Binghamton ranked #16 on our list of the most focused ethnic studies schools. Suny At Binghamton is a public school located in the suburb of Vestal. About 0.1% of the degrees Suny At Binghamton awards are in ethnic studies, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Suny At Binghamton
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice comes in at #17 for ethnic studies focus this year. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a public school located in the city of New York. About 0.1% of the degrees Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice awards are in ethnic studies, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
University Of Rochester comes in at #18 for ethnic studies focus this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for University Of Rochester
Stony Brook University placed #19 for ethnic studies by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at Stony Brook University
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #20 on our list of the most focused ethnic studies schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Columbia University In The City Of New York
Cornell University comes in at #21 for ethnic studies focus this year. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Cornell University
University At Buffalo comes in at #22 for ethnic studies focus this year. University At Buffalo is a public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Ethnic Studies accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at University At Buffalo
New York University placed #23 for ethnic studies by degree focus. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.0% of all degrees awarded are in ethnic studies, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at New York 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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