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Ethnic Studies at University of Oregon

If you plan to study Ethnic Studies, consider the program at University of Oregon. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Oregon sits in Eugene, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 46 ethnic studies degrees were granted at University of Oregon.

Studying Online at University of Oregon

Online coursework is an option at University of Oregon. Of 24,404 students, 648 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Oregon

Use these rankings to compare University of Oregon’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#3 of 4
Best Value	Oregon	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#44 of 50
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#46 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#121 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#122 of 143

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#3 of 4
Best Value	Oregon	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#44 of 50
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#46 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#121 of 142
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#122 of 143

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Oregon

Graduates of University of Oregon’s Ethnic Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,374
2 years	$24,808
3 years	$25,578
4 years	$33,943
5 years	$39,020

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Oregon take home a median $33,943, compared with $57,490 for all University of Oregon graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Oregon comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Oregon, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Oregon are 76% women (35) and 24% men (11).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 28 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Oregon, 64% were women (18) and 36% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, below the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 8 master’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Oregon, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 12% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, below the national average of 60%.*

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

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at University of Oregon

The Ethnic Studies program at University of Oregon offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Ethnic Studies	18
Women’s Studies	19
Folklore Studies	9

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Ethnic Studies program at University of Oregon pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
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.