Latin American Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 107 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about72% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.6% of Latin American Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Latin American Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 498 students earned theirLatin American Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Latin American Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 252 |
| Master’s Degree | 236 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Latin American Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Latin American Studies majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 189 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Latin American Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 22.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 | 65.5% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.2% |
| International Students | 14 | 5.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Latin American Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 173 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Latin American Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Florida. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Chico comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowdoin College is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Latin American Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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