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. In addition, we cover how UC Irvine ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 51 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from UC Irvine. This makes it the #61 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine is $26,712. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in ethnic studies from UC Irvine. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Irvine does not offer an online option for its ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Irvine Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from UC Irvine in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 32 |
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