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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in Washington

10 accredited institutions in Washington offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

10

Colleges

744

Graduates/yr

5

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in Washington

PublicBachelor's

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Western Washington University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Seattle Pacific University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Puget Sound

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Washington State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Seattle University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Whitman College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Washington University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Central Washington University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Pacific Lutheran University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in Washington

Washington has 10 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 744 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Washington residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.