by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,586 a year. This is less than $29,213, which is the national median of all ethnic studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $14,802 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from U-M. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 68 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 41 |
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