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Ethnic Studies at University of Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, take a look at what University of Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 ethnic studies degrees were granted at University of Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Chicago

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Chicago’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Chicago, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Chicago are 87% women (33) and 13% men (5).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 23 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Chicago, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, below the national average of 66%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at University of Chicago

The Ethnic Studies program at University of Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Ethnic Studies	4
Other Ethnic Studies	34

Highest-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at University of Chicago work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.