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African American Studies in Illinois

African American Studies Schools in Illinois

40 African American Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, African American Studies is the 386th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of African American Studies Majors in Illinois

African American Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a african american studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of african american studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 62.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 5.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for African American Studies Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 450 people employed in jobs related to an african american studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for African American Studies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a african american studies grad in the state is $74,010, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer african american studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,057. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Lake Forest. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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DePaul University

Chicago
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,644 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending CSU will pay a net price of $6,916.

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Knox College

Galesburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. An average student at Knox will pay a net price of $26,205.

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Dominican University

River Forest
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Dominican U.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,139. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,729.

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African American Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers african american studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to african american studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Women’s Studies 89
78
Disability Studies 36
Latino Studies 13
Asian-American Studies 5
Deaf Studies 2

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