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Ethnic Studies Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 257 students earned their Ethnic Studies degrees in IL.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 101st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 160
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 38.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Illinois

2,420 people in the state and 66,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ethnic studies.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a ethnic studies grad in the state is $46,320, compared to a typical salary of $55,230 nationwide.

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

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214.

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

84% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279. In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $31,174. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,402 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

In their early career, Loyola Chicago grads earn an average salary of $52,854. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

In their early career, Northeastern Illinois University grads earn an average salary of $39,609. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

An average student at Aurora will pay a net price of $16,994. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,368 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Dominican University

River Forest
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,152 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Ethnic Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 10% $43,100
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Area Studies 148

View all majors related to Ethnic Studies

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