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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in the Far Western Region
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Top Schools in Ethnic Studies
Our analysis ranked Stanford University the best school in the country for a degree in ethnic studies. Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 31 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Stanford University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $41,156. Stanford University graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans.
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University Of California Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ethnic studies, ranking #2. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 96 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $34,559 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,740 to complete this degree.
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San Jose State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ethnic studies, ranking #3. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State University in the most recent data year.
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Students looking for a strong ethnic studies program will find one at University Of California Santa Barbara, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 46 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of California Santa Barbara earn around $32,341 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 59 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $31,459 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,056 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Davis earned the #6 position for ethnic studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 82 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $32,563. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,155 in student loans.
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University Of California Santa Cruz landed the #7 spot for ethnic studies this year. Set in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 108 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of California Santa Cruz generally make around $31,140. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates carry a median of $19,747 in student loans.
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Oregon State University came in at #8 for ethnic studies this year. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Oregon State University awarded about 20 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $51,000. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $24,043 in student loans.
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University Of Southern California ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 19 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $75,677. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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California State University Fresno ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fresno. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at California State University Fresno in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from California State University Fresno earn around $49,502 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,598 to complete this degree.
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Seattle Pacific University came in at #11 for ethnic studies this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 10 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Seattle Pacific University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Seattle Pacific University generally make around $52,713. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Los Angeles placed #12 among the best ethnic studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 166 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $37,581 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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California State University East Bay ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. Set in the suburb of Hayward, California State University East Bay is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 33 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at California State University East Bay in the most recent year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $47,511 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,638 to complete this degree.
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California State University San Marcos earned the #14 position for ethnic studies this year. Set in the suburb of San Marcos, California State University San Marcos is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 11 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at California State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from California State University San Marcos generally make around $48,726. Typical student debt for the program is $17,527.
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University Of California Irvine landed the #15 spot for ethnic studies this year. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Irvine awarded about 36 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $26,712 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,998 to complete this degree.
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Sonoma State University earned the #16 position for ethnic studies this year. Set in the suburb of Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Sonoma State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Sonoma State University earn around $35,263 in the first couple years of their career. Sonoma State University graduates carry a median of $19,187 in student loans.
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University Of California San Diego ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California San Diego awarded about 32 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $30,984 early in their careers. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $23,747 in student loans.
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University Of Hawaii At Hilo landed the #18 spot for ethnic studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Hilo. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 23 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Hilo in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of University Of Hawaii At Hilo earn a median of $48,141 early in their careers. University Of Hawaii At Hilo graduates carry a median of $22,615 in student loans.
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San Francisco State University landed the #19 spot for ethnic studies this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public university. San Francisco State University graduates 50% of students within six years. San Francisco State University awarded about 77 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of $31,001 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,875 to complete this degree.
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California State University Long Beach earned the #20 position for ethnic studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $27,726 in their early career. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $12,187 in student loans.
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California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #21 for ethnic studies this year. Set in the suburb of Pomona, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at California State Polytechnic University Pomona in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $40,253 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,486 to complete this degree.
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Humboldt State University earned the #22 position for ethnic studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Arcata. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 14 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Humboldt State University in the most recent year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Humboldt State University earn a median of $30,844 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,533.
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California State University Sacramento landed the #23 spot for ethnic studies this year. Located in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a very large public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 60 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at California State University Sacramento in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from California State University Sacramento earn around $30,628 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,120 to complete this degree.
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California State University Fullerton came in at #24 for ethnic studies this year. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public institution. California State University Fullerton graduates 70% of students within six years. California State University Fullerton awarded about 21 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from California State University Fullerton generally make around $25,305. California State University Fullerton graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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California State University Northridge landed the #25 spot for ethnic studies this year. California State University Northridge is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 140 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from California State University Northridge generally make around $26,767. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans.
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