# University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Ethnic / Gender Studies (bachelor's)

Champaign, IL. IPEDS 145637, CIP 05.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/majors/ethnic-gender-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,856
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,941 (U.S. median for this major: $51,565 across 103 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,402 (U.S. median $22,938)
- Rank in IL: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (6 colleges, $48,097): +$2,844
- Versus the U.S. median: -$624

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,941 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,038 | $8,458 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,373 | $22,298 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $7,982 | $33,125 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $15,152 | $62,881 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $28,761 | $119,358 | 7.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Ethnic / Gender Studies at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $59,372 | not reported | $29,167 | 95% |
| DePaul University | $59,016 | $27,000 | $30,902 | 68% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $50,941 | $23,402 | $14,355 | 85% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $45,253 | $19,448 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Aurora University | $44,786 | not reported | $18,838 | 60% |
| Columbia College Chicago | $44,703 | not reported | $26,598 | 52% |

## Careers
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $50,270 Champaign-Urbana, IL, $55,290 IL, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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