Master’s Degrees in Latin American Studies
Education Levels of Latin American Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 152 people earned their master's degree in latin american studies. This earns it the #461 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in latin american studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 283 |
| Master’s Degree | 152 |
| Basic Certificate | 58 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Latin American Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for latin american studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for latin american studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in latin american studies. About 61.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 94 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of latin american studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Latin American Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer a master’s degree in latin american studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for latin american studies students seekinga master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from Georgetown. About 68% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in latin american studies. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from Cal State LA. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for latin american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from UT Austin. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in latin american studies. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from UF. Of these students, 62% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in latin american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from UNC Charlotte. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for latin american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from UNM. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in latin american studies. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from FIU. Of these students, 22% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in latin american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from UTEP. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for latin american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from UCLA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in latin american studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from Columbia. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of California - San Diego is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in latin american studies. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from UCSD. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern Illinois University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in latin american studies. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,344 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from Northeastern Illinois University. Of these students, 86% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for latin american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from UIC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for latin american studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from IU Bloomington.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in latin american studies. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from OHIO Athens.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in latin american studies. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from Tulane. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in latin american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from Boston U.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in latin american studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from USF Tampa. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in latin american studies. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in latin american studies from University of Arizona. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to latin american studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| U.S. & Canadian Studies | 428 |
| East Asian Studies | 193 |
| American U.S. Studies | 170 |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 116 |
| Asian Studies | 52 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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