by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NEIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in ethnic studies at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
NEIU is not yet ranked for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level.
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NEIU report a median salary of $57,462 a year. This is above $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $30,614 in student loans. This is above $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU are Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NEIU granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
NEIU conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in women’s studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NEIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 7 |
