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. In addition, we cover how URI ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,181 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from URI in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Rhode Island.
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