Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College Chicago · Chicago, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,703Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies at Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $44,703. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,710 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,946–$68,128).
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $39,012 | — |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $33,366 | $16,500 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $32,856 | $21,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $18,029 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies graduates from Columbia College Chicago make?
The median salary is $44,703.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.