by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering ethnic studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Black or African American. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of ethnic studies doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Northwestern University.
This ethnic studies program at Northwestern University includes the following concentrations:
Northwestern University granted 12 degrees in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
Northwestern University awarded 8 completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
Northwestern University granted 5 completions in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Northwestern University granted 4 completions in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (75%).
Northwestern University conferred 3 completions in asian-american studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%).