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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U-M is in the top 10% of the country for ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 8 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 47 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 $33,991 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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The ethnic studies program at U-M awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 46 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 30 |
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