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classical and ancient studies, other

Types of Degrees classical and ancient studies, other Majors Are Earning

Those studying classical and ancient studies, other have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Bachelor’s Degree	3

What classical and ancient studies, other Majors Need to Know

Studies in classical and ancient studies, other build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that classical and ancient studies, other graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in classical and ancient studies, other emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 4.6 / 5; level 5.8 / 7.
• History and Archeology — Importance 4.5 / 5; level 5.8 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 5.7 / 7.
• Sociology and Anthropology — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 5.3 / 7.
• Geography — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills emphasized by a classical and ancient studies, other program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.3 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Learning Strategies — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Instructing — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to classical and ancient studies, other careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.5 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.3 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, classical and ancient studies, other graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.7 / 7
Training and Teaching Others	4.5 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.5 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.4 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.4 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.3 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.3 / 7
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.3 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.1 / 7
Processing Information	4.0 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by classical and ancient studies, other professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Email software	Electronic mail software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
Sakai CLE	Computer based training software	—
Google Docs	Word processing software	—
Blackboard Learn	Computer based training software	—
DOC Cop	Information retrieval or search software	—
iParadigms Turnitin	Information retrieval or search software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for classical and ancient studies, other graduates include:

• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor
• University Faculty Member
• Lecturer
• College Professor
• Professor
• College Faculty Member
• Adjunct Instructor
• Instructor
• World History Teacher
• Russian History Professor
• Art History Adjunct Professor
• Economic History Teacher
• History Teacher
• Online History Instructor

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to classical and ancient studies, other graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Doctoral degree	64.5%
Master’s degree	30.2%
Post-master’s certificate	1.5%
Post-doctoral training	1.2%
Bachelor’s degree	0.9%
First professional degree	0.9%
Less than a high school diploma	0.3%
Some college courses	0.3%
High school diploma or equivalent	0.1%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in classical and ancient studies, other?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 66.7% of classical and ancient studies, other degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	2	66.7%
Men	1	33.3%

How Much Do classical and ancient studies, other Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of classical and ancient studies, other graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,054
4 years	$34,228
5 years	$48,797

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $48,797 — roughly 52% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in classical and ancient studies, other Worth It?

Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, classical and ancient studies, other graduates earn a median of $34,228 four years after completion — about 10% below the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000). On earnings alone, this program does not show an income premium over the baseline; non-financial outcomes (career interests, certification requirements, advancement potential) are typically the stronger argument for fields in this range.

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Classical and Ancient Studies	30.22
Ancient Studies/Civilization	30.2201
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology	30.2202
History and Language/Literature	30.4501
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis	30.1202

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• 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.