by our College Data Analytics TeamEthnic Studies draws students to programs nationwide. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most ethnic studies students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in ethnic studies at each of the 77 schools in the United States that offer the program.
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Below are the most popular ethnic studies schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by yearly graduations.
Leading the list of the most popular ethnic studies schools is Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Located in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 25 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. Read the full ethnic studies report for Southeastern Oklahoma State University
A rank of #2 makes San Francisco State University one of the most popular schools for ethnic studies. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a public university. San Francisco State University graduated around 22 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full ethnic studies details for San Francisco State University
University Of California Los Angeles came in at #3 on our list of the most popular ethnic studies schools. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of California Los Angeles graduated around 21 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. Read the full ethnic studies report for University Of California Los Angeles
Southern Connecticut State University ranks #4 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution. This school awarded about 13 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Southern Connecticut State University
Indiana University Bloomington is one of the most popular ethnic studies schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Indiana University Bloomington graduated around 12 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Indiana University Bloomington
Suny At Albany comes in at #6 for ethnic studies this year. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a public university. This school awarded about 12 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Suny At Albany
California State University Los Angeles placed #7 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 11 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. See more about ethnic studies at California State University Los Angeles
Florida International University comes in at #8 for ethnic studies this year. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 11 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. Read the full ethnic studies report for Florida International University
Oglala Lakota College ranked #9 on our list of the most popular ethnic studies schools. Located in the rural area of Kyle, Oglala Lakota College is a public university. Oglala Lakota College graduated around 11 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. Read the full ethnic studies report for Oglala Lakota College
San Jose State University landed the #10 spot among the most popular ethnic studies schools. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 11 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. Get the full ethnic studies details for San Jose State University
The University Of Alabama landed the #11 spot among the most popular ethnic studies schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public university. This school awarded about 11 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent year. See more about ethnic studies at The University Of Alabama
University Of California San Diego ranked #12 on our list of the most popular ethnic studies schools. University Of California San Diego is a public school located in the city of La Jolla. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 11 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. Get the full ethnic studies details for University Of California San Diego
Yale University landed the #13 spot among the most popular ethnic studies schools. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 11 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. See more about ethnic studies at Yale University
Cuny Graduate School And University Center placed #14 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public university. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduated around 10 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Cuny Graduate School And University Center
University Of New Mexico Main Campus comes in at #15 for ethnic studies this year. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Albuquerque. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduated around 10 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. See more about ethnic studies at University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Arizona State University placed #16 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 9 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. Read the full ethnic studies report for Arizona State University
George Washington University placed #17 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. George Washington University graduated around 9 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. Read the full ethnic studies report for George Washington University
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #18 for ethnic studies this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 9 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. Read the full ethnic studies report for Loyola University Chicago
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #19 spot among the most popular ethnic studies schools. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduated around 9 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full ethnic studies details for The University Of Texas At Austin
University Of Kansas placed #20 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. University Of Kansas is a public school located in the city of Lawrence. This school awarded about 9 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full ethnic studies report for University Of Kansas
Georgia State University comes in at #21 for ethnic studies this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 8 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. See more about ethnic studies at Georgia State University
University Of California Berkeley placed #22 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. University Of California Berkeley is a public school located in the city of Berkeley. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 8 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. Read the full ethnic studies report for University Of California Berkeley
University Of Oregon placed #23 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. University Of Oregon is a public school located in the city of Eugene. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 8 students earned a degree in ethnic studies from this school. Get the full ethnic studies details for University Of Oregon
Morgan State University placed #24 for ethnic studies by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a public university. This school awarded about 7 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Morgan State University
Northeastern Illinois University ranked #25 on our list of the most popular ethnic studies schools. Northeastern Illinois University is a public school located in the city of Chicago. Northeastern Illinois University graduated around 7 ethnic studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full ethnic studies details for Northeastern Illinois University
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most popular ethnic studies list:
These schools also graduate students in ethnic studies every year and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Ethnic Studies Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | University Of Minnesota Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | 1 |
| #77 | Utah State University | Logan, UT | 1 |
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This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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