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Ethnic Studies at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Ethnic Studies, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 53 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#47 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#100 of 143

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#47 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#100 of 143

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’s Ethnic Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,167
2 years	$28,236
3 years	$33,066
4 years	$35,261
5 years	$45,248

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $35,261, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Illinois Chicago comes in at $19,448.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 79% women (42) and 21% men (11).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 40 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 82% were women (33) and 18% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	8
Asian	3

Minority students account for 72% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 1 master’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 60%.*

Ethnic Studies Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 8 doctoral ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 25% of Ethnic Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, below the national average of 60%.*

*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 Illinois Chicago

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

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	3
Disability Studies	41
Other Ethnic Studies	9

Best-Paid Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Ethnic Studies program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Ethnic Studies majors, 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.