Latin American Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 107 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 33.3% of Latin American Studies graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Latin American Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 498 people 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 (this page) | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 252 |
| Master’s Degree | 236 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Latin American Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Latin American Studies students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Latin American Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 66.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 33.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 33.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Latin American Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 173 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 12 undergraduate certificates 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.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 11 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 10 undergraduate certificates 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowdoin College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates 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.
Duke University is a popular choice for Latin American Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. This school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Latin American Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Explore Latin American Studies by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Latin American Studies that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| 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.