by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Certificate Schools | 4 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,411 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $24,712 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,149 for all ethnic studies majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $159 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Of the 11 ethnic studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Charlotte, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNC Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 12 |
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