by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 18 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,342 a year. This is less than $31,459, which is the national median of all ethnic studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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All of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 184 |
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