Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $27,412. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,213 for all ethnic studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $23,402 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,404.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 ethnic studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 9 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 6 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Area Studies | 32 |
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