Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
A program that focuses on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation, and the leadership and management of diverse groups and diversity issues in family, educational, recreational, and work settings. Includes instruction in ethnic and cultural studies, group psychology, sociology, anthropology, conflict resolution, human services and resources, and applications to various functional environments.
- Schools offering
- 39
- Annual completions
- 71
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $48k
About this major
A program that focuses on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation, and the leadership and management of diverse groups and diversity issues in family, educational, recreational, and work settings. Includes instruction in ethnic and cultural studies, group psychology, sociology, anthropology, conflict resolution, human services and resources, and applications to various functional environments.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$48k
Top colleges for Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Laie, HI | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Biola University | La Mirada, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Belhaven University | Jackson, MS | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Divine Word College | Epworth, IA | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville, TN | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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