Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Memphis compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, University of Memphis conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Memphis, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $32,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the ethnic studies majors at University of Memphis.
The ethnic studies program at University of Memphis includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Deaf Studies | 5 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 4 |
| Women’s Studies | 4 |
University of Memphis awarded 5 completions in deaf studies in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
University of Memphis conferred 4 degrees in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Memphis granted 4 completions in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).