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Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Schools in Illinois

405 Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors in Illinois

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 246
Master’s Degree 90
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.5%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 2,420 people in the state and 66,990 people in the nation working in area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies jobs.

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Wages for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Jobs in Illinois

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies grads earn an average of $46,320 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $62,671 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $28,517.

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

85% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $14,321. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

#5

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 5.11 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,590.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,399 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

#9

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,449 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

#10

Aurora University

Aurora
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. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers area, ethnic, culture, and gender 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 area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Education 10,567
Psychology 6,520
Social Sciences 5,866
Communication & Journalism 4,261
History 974
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 957
Library Science 91

View all majors related to Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

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