North Carolina · Ethnic

Best Ethnic institutions in North Carolina, 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
12
offering CIP 05.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
83
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$29,723
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,450
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$64,280
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,4111669%$31,000
2University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,7231956%$27,210
3University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,3421491%$12,870

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 North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
1,800
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$64,280
median $50,830
Best-paying metro
$71,470
Raleigh-Cary, NC

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$64,280 avg · 1,800 jobs
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$79,590 avg · 610 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ethnic programs in North Carolina.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of North Carolina at Charlotte tops the list at $37,411. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in North Carolina is $64,280 (median $50,830), across about 1,800 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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