by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCI UC Irvine. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCI UC Irvine among the top schools in the country for ethnic studies, placing at #42 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 42 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in California | 13 of 40 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in ethnic studies at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Irvine handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
UCI UC Irvine holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine report a median salary of $43,896 a year. This is below $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $18,998 in student loans. This is higher than $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Learn more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCI UC Irvine granted 13 bachelor’s completions in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (92%).
UCI UC Irvine conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (64%).
UCI UC Irvine awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in asian-american studies recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
UCI UC Irvine conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCI UC Irvine. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 2 |
