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African American Studies at University of Illinois Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for African American Studies, consider the program at University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 3 african american studies degrees were granted at University of Illinois Chicago.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of African American Studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, African American Studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).

African American Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 3 bachelor’s african american studies degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of African American Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of African American Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, below the national average of 91%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for African American Studies Graduates

Those who complete African American Studies program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for African American Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.