Michigan · Ethnic

Best colleges for Ethnic in Michigan

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Central Michigan University and Michigan State University award the most Ethnic degrees and certificates in Michigan: 26, 23 and 18 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 17 Michigan colleges offer Ethnic and award 124 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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…

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Institutions
17
offering CIP 05.02
States offered
51
with a program page
Degrees / yr
124
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$33,991
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,279
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$54,040
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,9912693%—$14,802

Colleges awarding the most Ethnic degrees in Michigan

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public
26$33,991
2Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant Public
23Not reported
3Michigan State University
East Lansing Public
18Not reported
4Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Mount Pleasant Public
8Not reported
5Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
6Wayne State University
Detroit Public
6Not reported
7Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti Public
5Not reported
8University of Michigan-Flint
Flint Public
4Not reported
9Oakland University
Rochester Hills Public
4Not reported
10Bay Mills Community College
Brimley Public
4Not reported
Show the other 7 Michigan colleges offering Ethnic
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Henry Ford CollegeDearbornPublic6
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendalePublic3
University of Michigan-DearbornDearbornPublic3
Northern Michigan UniversityMarquettePublic3
Albion CollegeAlbionPrivate not-for-profit2
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community CollegeLAnsePublic2
Hope CollegeHollandPrivate not-for-profit1

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 Michigan

Jobs in Michigan
940
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$54,040
median $45,310
Best-paying metro
$53,980
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$54,040 avg · 940 jobs
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$101,150 avg · 460 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ethnic programs in Michigan.

Which Michigan colleges award the most Ethnic degrees?+

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (26 graduates a year), Central Michigan University (23 graduates a year) and Michigan State University (18 graduates a year) award the most Ethnic degrees and certificates in Michigan, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 17 Michigan colleges offer Ethnic.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tops the list at $33,991. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Michigan?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Michigan is $54,040 (median $45,310), across about 940 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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