by our College Data Analytics TeamEthnic Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their ethnic studies programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 34 schools to find the best for ethnic studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall ethnic studies education in Pennsylvania.
Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in ethnic studies. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 21 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Read more about the ethnic studies program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong ethnic studies program will find one at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 47 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,469 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
A rank of #3 makes Temple University one of the top schools for ethnic studies. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the ethnic studies program at Temple University
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.
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