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-Davis
Davis, CA

Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 866 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

54

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$47,600

#2

#2 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

35

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$48,843

#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, Psychology, General, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

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.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 661 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

30

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$47,085

#5

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

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Political Science and Government, General, and Molecular Biology 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

6

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.

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

15

SAT Score

870–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$50,614

#7

#7 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

900–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$49,515

#8

#8 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

11

SAT Score

970–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$54,377

#9

#9 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 73 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$56,497

#10

#10 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

#11

#11 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, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$44,708

#12

#12 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, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$47,214

#13

#13 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$49,939

#14

#14 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 98 degrees to those studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Systems Science and Theory, Experimental Psychology, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,470–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#15

#15 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 590 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

11

SAT Score

1,230–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$49,460

#16

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

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford offers students seven schools under the university, which include Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Science, Law, and Medicine.

Undergraduates must complete at least 180 units. This will include their major courses, writing and rhetoric, a year of foreign language, and more....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,510–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$45,962

#17

#17 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

9

SAT Score

960–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$48,027

#18

#18 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, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$48,921

#19

#19 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 Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$51,080

#20

#20 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

2

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$53,701

#21

#21 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 1284 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

12

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$48,502

#22

#22 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

12

SAT Score

890–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$50,245

#23

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

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Every year, Colorado College awards about 43 degrees to those studying Political Science and Government, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Economics, General, and Environmental Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Median Starting Salary

$56,560

#24

#24 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$50,640

#25

#25 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 Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$47,087

#26

#26 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 1172 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

10

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$48,034

#27

#27 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 896 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

870–1,060

Median Starting Salary

$49,776

#28

#28 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 604 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

#29

#29 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 834 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

6

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$48,220

#30

#30 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

1

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$48,926

#31

#31 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 Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$52,976

#32

#32 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 2001 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$48,597

#33

#33 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 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$50,358

#34

#34 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, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$48,606

#35

#35 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 528 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$50,570

#36

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

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

At CUNY Brooklyn College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, CUNY Brooklyn College grants 428 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,030–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$48,174

#37

#37 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

2

SAT Score

910–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$49,349

#38

#38 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 354 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

880–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$49,593

#39

#39 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

5

SAT Score

760–950

Median Starting Salary

$49,341

#40

#40 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 473 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 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

#41

#41 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 196 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

1

SAT Score

910–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$51,387

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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 419 Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 24% percent of whom are men and the other 76% 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 337 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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Student Demographics

Total Students
419
Female Students
317 (75%)
Male Students
102 (24%)

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