Bachelor’s Degrees in Classical & Ancient Studies
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Education Levels of Classics Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 230 students 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 | 230 |
| Basic Certificate | 28 |
| Master’s Degree | 11 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Classics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for classics majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in classics is $26,214. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,214 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,214.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in classics. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 143 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of classics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 159 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UCLA. Of these students, 63% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The classics program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 54% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to classics majors at Purdue. About 75% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 bachelor's degrees were handed out to classics majors at Iowa. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. The classics program at Vanderbilt University awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to classics majors at UMBC. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The classics program at Colby College awarded 8 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wellesley College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Wellesley. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 bachelor's degrees were handed out to classics majors at Bates.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The classics program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 7 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. The classics program at University of Kansas awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The classics program at Boston University awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $58,953 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,953 per year. The classics program at Dartmouth College awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UC Davis.
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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from Emory. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classics. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from UIC. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Richmond. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,620 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in classics from URichmond. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Vassar College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,940 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,940 per year. The classics program at Vassar College awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to classics majors at WUSTL. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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