Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

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$33,366Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,253Median earnings 4 years after
$45,248Median earnings 5 years after
$16,500Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $33,366 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,710 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,946–$68,128). Median debt is $16,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northwestern University
Evanston
$39,012—
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 University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $33,366 one year after graduation and $45,248 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.