Latin American Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 107 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Latin American Studies. Approximately 75% of recent graduates in this major were women. Also, 75.0% of Latin American Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Latin American Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 498 degrees were awarded toLatin 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 | 252 |
| Master’s Degree | 236 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
Earnings of Latin American Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Latin American Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Latin American Studies. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Latin American Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 25.0% |
| International Students | 3 | 75.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 75.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Latin American Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 173 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Latin American Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Latin American Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor'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 Utah comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor'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.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor'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.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 11 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to 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 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor'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.
Duke University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor'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.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor'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.
Fordham University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor'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 doctor’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.