Bachelor’s Degrees in Classical & Ancient Studies
Education Levels of Classics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 223 people earned their bachelor's degree in classics. This earns it the #245 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in classics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 223 |
| Basic Certificate | 26 |
| Master’s Degree | 21 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Classics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in classics is $32,054. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,054 and the high is $32,054.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for classics students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in classics. About 65.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 146 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of classics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 154 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Classics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 62 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in classics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 44,500 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, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UCLA. Of these students, 53% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in classics at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 32,054.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UNL. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. University of Nebraska - Lincoln classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 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, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UC Berkeley. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. University of California - Berkeley classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
The 4th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Purdue. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in classics at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 32,054.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Iowa. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in classics at University of Iowa make a median salary of 32,054.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Vanderbilt. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Vanderbilt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,054.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UMBC. University of Maryland - Baltimore County classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
Colby College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Colby. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colby College classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
The 7th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wellesley College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Wellesley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Wellesley College classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
Bates College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in classics. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Bates. Bates College classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from U-M. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,054.
The 12th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Boston U. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Boston University classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
Dartmouth College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in classics. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Dartmouth. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Dartmouth College classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
University of California - Davis is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in classics. Roughly 39,000 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 bachelor's degree in classics from UC Davis. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,054.
The 12th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Emory. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Emory University classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. 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, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UIC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in classics at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 32,054.
The 17th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Richmond. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,852 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from URichmond. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in classics at University of Richmond make a median salary of 32,054.
The 17th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Vassar College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Vassar. Vassar College classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from WUSTL. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Washington University in St Louis classics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,054.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to classics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 2,426 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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