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Ethnic & Cultural Minority at Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,926/yr (36% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Small (8,000 openings/yr)

ROI 2.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #60 of 92 Ethnic & Cultural Minority programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Ethnic & Cultural Minority graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$569K	$557K	$500K
Earnings Multiple	2.2x	2.2x	1.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	41%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	27	17

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$257,280

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$100,032

61% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,668

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $43,926 per year, Ethnic & Cultural Minority graduates from Wellesley College significantly outpace the $32,228 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

An earnings multiple of 2.2x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #60 out of 92 programs, Wellesley College's financial outcomes for Ethnic & Cultural Minority trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $43,926 to $60,668 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Wellesley College

With just 14% of applicants admitted, Wellesley College ranks among the nation's most selective schools, a smaller institution with 2,318 students in Wellesley, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $100,032 — 61% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary $84,290/yr

Interpreters and translators $59,440/yr

View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wellesley College's Ethnic & Cultural Minority program score?

This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Ethnic & Cultural Minority. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Ethnic & Cultural Minority to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Ethnic & Cultural Minority careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 69% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Ethnic & Cultural Minority at Wellesley College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $257,280, but the average net cost is $100,032 — a 61% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →