We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
Jump to any of the following sections:
UO ranks competitively among schools offering ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #87 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #34 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Oregon handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,943 a year. This is lower than $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UO, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
Read more about UO tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of ethnic studies master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies master’s degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Oregon.
This ethnic studies program at UO offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 19 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 18 |
| Folklore Studies | 9 |
UO granted 19 degrees in women’s studies recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
UO conferred 18 completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).
UO conferred 9 completions in folklore studies in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).