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 UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $32,856. This is higher than $31,459, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from UIUC in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
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, 54% of grads fell into this category.
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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UIUC ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIUC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 32 |
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