Below are the key facts about this program at URI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates URI highly for ethnic studies, placing at #73 out of 124 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Ethnic Studies Schools 73 of 124 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Rhode Island 1 of 1 Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the New England Region 11 of 12
The following degree levels are offered in ethnic studies at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 13 Graduate Certificate 1
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $50,330 a year. This is below $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
To complete a bachelor’s at URI, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $21,875 in student loans. This is lower than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.In State Out of State Tuition $13,250 $34,834 Fees $2,312 $2,312
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All of the 13 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies from URI identified as women.
The majority of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at URI were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
URI granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in women’s studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at URI. Here are the graduate award levels offered.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Graduate Certificate Degrees in Ethnic Studies 1