Overview

Throughout the Comparative Ethnic Studies course from Washington State University you will study the stories and experiences of communities of color to understand the historical forces and social dynamics of racism and racial inequality worldwide.

Career opportunities:

With a Comparative Ethnic Studies degree, you can work in:

Social work and counseling
University-level teaching and research
Community development
Human resources
Nonprofit or government agencies

Programme Structure

Strengths of the program

The program brings top scholars and activists to campus to promote engaged understanding.
The program's commitment to undergraduate education provides unique opportunities for students to work closely with faculty on independent studies or special projects.

The diverse and flexible curriculum allows students to take an in-depth examination of a particular community or prepare for a specific career.

The program offers opportunities for seminars, fieldwork, study abroad, and other experiential learning modes.

Each student has a faculty mentor who is a resource for majors who are pursuing graduate degrees, undergraduate research, academic publications, and career exploration within the field.

Scholarships are offered annually to new students, continuing students, and students who wish to study abroad.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

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Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies View 807 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international first-year student.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15165 USD / year

≈ 15165 USD / year
Out-of-State

15165 USD / year

≈ 15165 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6341 USD / year

≈ 6341 USD / year

Additional Details

Spokane: $6,322 / $15,158 Vancouver: $6,327 / $15,163 Global (Online): $6,217 / $6,718

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Pullman

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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