Illinois · Ethnic

Best Ethnic institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program focuses on the study of differences related to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. This interdisciplinary field examines how these identities intersect with power…

Institutions
18
offering CIP 05.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
182
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$32,856
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,085
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$57,940
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Northwestern University
Evanston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,0122395%$14,799
2University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,3665262%$19,448
3University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,8561285%$23,402
4DePaul University
Chicago Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$18,0291668%$28,141$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCritical Thinking

What Interpreters and Translators earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
1,860
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$57,940
median $53,870
Best-paying metro
$60,600
Springfield, IL

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$57,940 avg · 1,860 jobs
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$100,350 avg · 150 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ethnic programs in Illinois.

Which Ethnic program in Illinois has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Northwestern University tops the list at $39,012. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Illinois is $57,940 (median $53,870), across about 1,860 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Ethnic program?+

The Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program focuses on the study of differences related to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. This interdisciplinary field examines how these identities intersect with power…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Interpreters and Translators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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