An online Ethnic Studies degree can be invaluable to anyone that wants to work in business or have an academic career. Ethnic studies is the study of the experiences of ethnic minorities in the US and their contributions to American culture. People who get an online Ethnic Studies degree can go on to teach at the college level, write about their own experiences or use their skills to develop creative work, or they can use their skills to become experts in Human Resources and interpersonal communication. A degree in Ethnic Studies prepares students to work in the corporate world with people of many different backgrounds or to work in a wide range of other areas.

All Colleges offering Liberal Arts Degree in Ethnic Studies

Online Ethnic Studies Degree Options:

Online Ethnic Studies Certificate - An online Ethnic Studies certificate is a way for working professionals to enhance their understanding of their co-workers and deal more effectively with customers, clients, and with co-workers. Professionals in Human Resources are often encouraged to get an Ethnic Studies certificate.

Online Ethnic Studies Associates Degree - An online Ethnic Studies Associates Degree gives students a basic understanding of the nature of Ethnic Studies and prepares them for corporate work by giving them skills they can use in real-life situations. Many students go on to an Ethnic Studies Bachelors Degree after completing an Ethnic Studies Associates Degree.

Online Ethnic Studies Bachelors Degree - An online Ethnic Studies Bachelors degree is the most popular Ethnic Studies degree. Professionals who are already working in their chosen field can enhance their job skills and broaden their skill sets with an Ethnic Studies Bachelors degree and students who want to go on to study Ethnic Studies further can use a Bachelors degree as a base to build upon.

Online Ethnic Studies Masters Degree - Once students reach the Masters degree level the usually have a clear idea of what type of career they want. Getting an online Ethnic Studies Masters degree and taking teaching classes is a great way for teachers to prepare to interact with students of all races and ethnicities. An Ethnic Studies Masters degree also is ideal for students who want do creative work that focuses on raising awareness of the issues and problems facing minorities.

Online Ethnic Studies Doctorate Program - An online Ethnic Studies Doctorate program is the final step for students who want to become experts in the field of Ethnic Studies. A Doctorate in Ethnic Studies can open many doors, both academic and corporate, and the starting salary that someone with a Doctorate in Ethnic Studies can receive is substantial.

Ethnic Studies Degree and Salary Information

Professionals who work in Human Resources and Customer Service who have Ethnic Studies degrees can receive much higher starting salaries than employees without an Ethnic Studies degree. Entry level Human Resources salaries for people with an Ethnic Studies degree are around $40,000. Starting salaries for people with an Ethnic Studies degree in Customer Service are around $32,000. Academic and creative work usually brings in a starting salary of around $30,000.

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Online Colleges Offering Ethnic Studies Degrees

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Capella University

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

American InterContinental University Online

Accreditation

American InterContinental University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

City University

Accreditation

City University of Seattle (CityU) is incorporated in the state of Washington and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Colorado Technical University Online

Accreditation

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Saint Leo University

Accreditation

Bachelor's and Master's degrees: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.

Westwood College Online

Accreditation

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Devry University

Accreditation

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA).

Strayer University

Accreditation

Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Accreditation

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a nongovernmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.

Winston Salem State University

Accreditation

Winston-Salem State College is accredited by SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Western Governors University

Accreditation

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

A.T Still University

Accreditation

A.T Still University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Regis University

Accreditation

Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Accreditation

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.The MSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).

Utica College Online

Accreditation

Utica College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.The Graduate Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), American Physical Therapy Association.The Graduate Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Upper Iowa University

Accreditation

Upper Iowa University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Virginia College Online

Accreditation

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

University of Saint Mary

Accreditation

The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).