Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

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$32,856Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,941Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
28Graduates 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 Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $32,856 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 $21,500, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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 Chicago
Chicago
$33,366$16,500
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 Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $32,856 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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