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. Also, learn how UIC compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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UIC ranks competitively among schools offering ethnic studies. Specifically, it ranked #75 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,261 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $19,448 in student loans. This is lower than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in ethnic studies from UIC were women.
The largest share of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of ethnic studies doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies doctoral degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ethnic studies majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
The ethnic studies program at UIC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Disability Studies | 41 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 |
UIC granted 41 degrees in disability studies in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (37%).
UIC conferred 9 degrees in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).
UIC awarded 3 completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (67%).