Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies

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#1

#1 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 653 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$48,843

#2

#2 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 875 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$47,600

#3

#3 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$45,563

#4

#4 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Annually, Claremont McKenna College awards about 99 degrees to those studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,470–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#5

#5 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Neuroscience, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Mathematics, and General are the top choices for majors at Pomona College. The school offers a total of 48 majors in arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities, as well as minors in most disciplines....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,490–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$46,884

#6

#6 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, Other, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$44,708

#7

#7 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Each year, Pitzer College grants about 30 degrees to students studying Economics, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Environmental Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$56,228

#8

#8 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA

At Pepperdine University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$53,701

#9

#9 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 667 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$47,085

#10

#10 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA

Annually, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) grants around 61 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$56,497

#11

#11 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

At Sonoma State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,010–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,076

#12

#12 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Radio and Television....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

900–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$49,515

#13

#13 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1299 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$48,502

#14

#14 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$47,214

#15

#15 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$48,921

#16

#16 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2156 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$48,597

#17

#17 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,250–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$49,460

#18

#18 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 304 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$47,640

#19

#19 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 812 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$48,220

#20

#20 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA

At California State University-Channel Islands, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

870–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$50,614

#21

#21 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$48,034

#22

#22 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$47,087

#23

#23 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$50,640

#24

#24 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$51,080

#25

#25 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,350–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$56,058

#26

#26 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$48,926

#27

#27 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,260–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$53,905

#28

#28 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$49,939

#29

#29 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA

At California State University-Dominguez Hills, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

760–950

Median Starting Salary

$49,341

#30

#30 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$52,976

#31

#31 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 567 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$50,570

#32

#32 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 872 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

870–1,060

Median Starting Salary

$49,776

#33

#33 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Annually, Our Lady of the Lake University grants around 60 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

880–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$51,801

#34

#34 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

910–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$49,349

#35

#35 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$54,377

#36

#36 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$50,358

#37

#37 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$48,606

#38

#38 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Chico
Chico, CA

Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 460 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

960–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$50,011

#39

#39 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

960–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$48,027

#40

#40 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX

Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 392 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

880–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$49,593

#41

#41 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX

Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 472 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

870–1,090

Median Starting Salary

$49,481

#42

#42 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

890–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$50,245

#43

#43 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Annually, Metropolitan State University of Denver awards around 231 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

890–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$51,387

#44

#44 Best College for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Each year, the University of Houston awards about 718 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$48,134

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About Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies

A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic American immigrant populations within the U.S. and Canada, including Mexican-American Studies, Cuban American Studies, Puerto Rican Studies, and others.

Of the 389 Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 30% percent of whom are men and the other 70% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 312 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies is $42,750.

Popularity of Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies Degrees in the U.S.
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The highest paying career for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican Mexican-American/Chicano Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican Mexican-American/Chicano Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
389
Female Students
274 (70%)
Male Students
115 (29%)

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