Master’s Degrees in Classical & Ancient Studies
Education Levels of Classics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 21 people earned their master's degree in classics. This earns it the #305 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for classics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in classics. About 57.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of classics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Classics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a master’s degree in classics. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The most popular school in the United States for classics students seekinga master's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classics from NYU.
Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classics. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in classics from Harvard.
Boston University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classics. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in classics from Boston U.
Tufts University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classics. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in classics from Tufts. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in classics from U-M.
Utah State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classics. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in classics from USU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for classics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in classics from UC Berkeley.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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