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2026 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

6 Colleges in the United States
308 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded
$45,239 Avg Early-Career Salary

Ethnic Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 58 schools to find the best for ethnic studies students.

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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the ethnic studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Ethnic Studies

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No school ranked higher than Texas Tech University this year for ethnic studies. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Texas Tech University earn around $50,332 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Texas Tech University

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Arizona State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ethnic studies, ranking #2. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 94 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $40,719 early in their careers. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Get the full ethnic studies details for Arizona State University

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A rank of #3 makes Northern Arizona University one of the top schools for ethnic studies. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northern Arizona University awarded about 12 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,645. Get the full ethnic studies details for Northern Arizona University

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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ethnic studies, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $37,046 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from The University Of Texas At Austin

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Arizona State University Skysong is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. There were roughly 24 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $40,719 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Arizona State University Skysong

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University came in at #6 for ethnic studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Durant. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. Southeastern Oklahoma State University awarded about 25 ethnic studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn around $62,250 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,660 to complete this degree. Get the full ethnic studies details for Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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University Of Arizona came in at #7 for ethnic studies this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of Arizona earn around $26,875 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,219 to complete this degree. See the full ethnic studies program report for University Of Arizona

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #8 for ethnic studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, ethnic studies degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus generally make around $38,260. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from University Of New Mexico Main Campus

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #9 for ethnic studies this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Ethnic Studies graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $58,084 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,186 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College placed #10 among the best ethnic studies schools. Phoenix College is a large public school located in the city of Phoenix. About 15 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Phoenix College in the most recent year. Graduates of the ethnic studies program make about $51,053 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,204 to complete this degree. See the full ethnic studies program report for Phoenix College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 58 schools evaluated.

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