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Bachelor's-13% vs national median244 grads tracked

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Ranked 78th of 98 bachelor's programs in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,650
middle 50%: $25,199 – $45,751
Median · 5 years out
$45,127
middle 50%: $32,357 – $58,417
Median · 10 years out
$51,994
middle 50%: $36,118 – $67,570

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of North Carolina - Charlotte's bachelor's program in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies earn a median $34,650 one year after graduating, rising to $51,994 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $51,976 for this field, ranking 78th of 98 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.3 yrs
≈ $10,864 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
$46,171 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$46,142 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$46,116 · 5 yrs out
St. Catherine University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$45,615 · 5 yrs out
Westfield State University
$45,365 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$45,014 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$44,939 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$44,467 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$44,206 · 5 yrs out
Fort Lewis College
$43,892 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$43,647 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out

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