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2026 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Arizona

3 Colleges in the United States
174 Ethnic Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,284 Avg Early-Career Salary

Ethnic Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for ethnic studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Ethnic Studies in Arizona

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 Arizona State University this year for ethnic studies. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 94 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University 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. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Arizona State University

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Students looking for a strong ethnic studies program will find one at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Northern Arizona University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Northern Arizona University earn around $47,056 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete this degree. Read more about the ethnic studies program at Northern Arizona University

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A rank of #3 makes Arizona State University Skysong one of the top schools for ethnic studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 24 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Ethnic Studies graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $40,719 early in their careers. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Arizona is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in ethnic studies, ranking #4. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 29 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from University Of Arizona earn around $26,875 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,219. Get the full ethnic studies details for University Of Arizona

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best ethnic studies schools. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. There were roughly 15 ethnic studies students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their ethnic studies degree from Phoenix College earn around $51,053 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,204 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in ethnic studies from Phoenix College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

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