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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region
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Top Schools in Ethnic Studies
Our analysis ranked Princeton University the best school in the country for a degree in ethnic studies. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Princeton. About 98% of students finish within six years. Princeton University awarded about 15 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $67,532 in their early career. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ethnic studies, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year.
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University Of Maryland College Park is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $34,777 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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A rank of #4 makes Cuny Graduate School And University Center one of the top schools for ethnic studies. This large public university is located in the city of New York. There were roughly 135 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Cuny Graduate School And University Center generally make around $51,133. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. About 17 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $55,206 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,799.
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American University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 16 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $46,206 in their early career. American University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Cuny Hunter College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. About 57% of students finish within six years. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 18 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $34,007 in their early career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $10,698 in student loans.
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William Paterson University Of New Jersey earned the #8 position for ethnic studies this year. Set in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. William Paterson University Of New Jersey awarded about 15 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of $46,981 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,644 to complete this degree.
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Towson University placed #9 among the best ethnic studies schools. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $32,740 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Brooklyn College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 51 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from Cuny Brooklyn College generally make around $32,083. Students borrow a median of $14,094 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #11 for ethnic studies this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 47 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $56,926 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,469 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland University College landed the #12 spot for ethnic studies this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. There were roughly 15 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $65,890 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,276.
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Howard University landed the #13 spot for ethnic studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Howard University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Howard University earn around $58,495 in the first couple years of their career. Howard University graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans.
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Syracuse University landed the #14 spot for ethnic studies this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Syracuse University awarded about 23 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $18,854 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,903 to complete this degree.
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The New School placed #15 among the best ethnic studies schools. Set in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 12 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at The New School in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $38,468 in their early career. The New School graduates carry a median of $24,460 in student loans.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #16 spot for ethnic studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 19 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $30,296 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,900.
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Suny At Albany earned the #17 position for ethnic studies this year. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. Suny At Albany graduates 61% of students within six years. About 30 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Suny At Albany in the most recent year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $29,823 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Suny College At Brockport earned the #18 position for ethnic studies this year. Set in the town of Brockport, Suny College At Brockport is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 11 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Suny College At Brockport in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Suny College At Brockport earn around $39,724 in the first couple years of their career. Suny College At Brockport graduates carry a median of $26,672 in student loans.
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Temple University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. About 36 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Temple University earn around $26,260 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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State University Of New York At New Paltz came in at #20 for ethnic studies this year. Set in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of State University Of New York At New Paltz earn a median of $23,751 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500.
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Cuny City College earned the #21 position for ethnic studies this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Cuny City College in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Cuny City College earn a median of $26,973 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,532.
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The Community College Of Baltimore County placed #22 among the best ethnic studies schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public institution. The Community College Of Baltimore County awarded about 23 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of The Community College Of Baltimore County earn a median of $52,440 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,038 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College came in at #23 for ethnic studies this year. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College awarded about 14 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn around $30,111 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College graduates carry a median of $8,794 in student loans.
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Gallaudet University earned the #24 position for ethnic studies this year. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 47% of students finish within six years. Gallaudet University awarded about 25 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $31,541 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,125 to complete this degree.
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