by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC as a strong choice for ethnic studies, placing at #81 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 81 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Illinois | 2 of 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in ethnic studies at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
UIC holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,261 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $19,448 in student loans. This is lower than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIC conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in disability studies recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
UIC awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
UIC conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 4 undergraduate certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
UIC is not yet ranked for ethnic studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of ethnic studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a undergraduate certificate in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIC granted 4 undergraduate certificate degrees in disability studies in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 8 |
