by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how NEIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NEIU report a median salary of $57,462 a year. This is above $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $30,614 in student loans. This is above $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU are Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at NEIU are Black or African American. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ethnic studies majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
This ethnic studies program at NEIU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 |
| Women’s Studies | 1 |
NEIU awarded 9 degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (78%).
NEIU conferred 1 degree in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).