by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UO. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UO as a strong choice for ethnic studies, coming in at #97 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 97 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Oregon | 2 of 3 |
The following degree levels are available for ethnic studies at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Oregon awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 33 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,943 a year. This is lower than $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UO, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UO conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (47%).
UO granted 10 bachelor’s completions in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
UO conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in folklore studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at UO. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 8 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 10 |
