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Latina/Latino Studies

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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What is Latina/Latino Studies?

This interdisciplinary major is devoted to the study of Latin American origin populations in the United States. We offer a variety of courses in which students critically explore various facets of Latina/o social, political, and cultural life. Latina/o Studies faculty are trained in diverse disciplines. These include anthropology, sociology, history, media studies, literature, performance studies, public health, and ethnic studies. They are excellent teachers and scholars deeply committed to working with undergraduates. Our goal is to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to be active and successful participants in our multi-racial, multi-cultural democracy.

Career Options

  • Applied health
  • Bilingual/bicultural education
  • Business
  • Community activism
  • Community health
  • Higher education student affairs & administration
  • Government
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Public policy
  • School guidance counseling
  • Social work

Post-Graduation Success1

85% employed or continuing education

31% employed after graduation

54% attending graduate school

$39,625 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2), University of Michigan (1), University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (1) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Chicago View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Demonstrated understanding of and interest in the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

Years to degree: N/A

93% first-year retention rate

Four-year graduation rate: N/A

Six-year graduation rate: N/A

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $12,992
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $36,930

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $33,344
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $57,622

International

  • Tuition: $35,872
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $60,150
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