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Ethnic Studies at University of Rhode Island

If you are interested in studying Ethnic Studies, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, RI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at University of Rhode Island.

Studying Online at University of Rhode Island

Online coursework is an option at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Rhode Island

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s Ethnic Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rhode Island	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rhode Island	#1 of 1
Best Value	New England (Region)	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#105 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#110 of 142

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Graduates of University of Rhode Island’s Ethnic Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,377
2 years	$36,668
3 years	$41,842
4 years	$50,330

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $50,330, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Rhode Island comes in at $21,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Rhode Island are 100% women (14) and 0% men (0).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 13 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at University of Rhode Island, 100% were women (13) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1

Minority students account for 31% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower than the national average of 66%.*

*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 Rhode Island

This Ethnic Studies program at University of Rhode Island offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Women’s Studies	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Ethnic Studies majors, 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.