Missouri · Ethnic

Best Ethnic institutions in Missouri, 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
6
offering CIP 05.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,371
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$16,635
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,886
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
71%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$61,200
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia Public · Certificate degree
$37,3891,34375%$21,500
2Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$16,6352394%$14,126

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
400
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$61,200
median $52,080
Best-paying metro
$67,860
St. Louis, MO-IL

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$61,200 avg · 400 jobs
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$75,770 avg · 120 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ethnic programs in Missouri.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Missouri - Columbia tops the list at $37,389. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Missouri is $61,200 (median $52,080), across about 400 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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