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About Latin American Studies

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American Continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the Pre-Columbian period and the flow of immigrants from other societies.

Those who are interested in Latin American Studies can study up to a Post masters certificate. Currently, 433 students are granted some level of degree in Latin American Studies around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Latin American Studies in the state of Texas than any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Latin American Studies is $42,750.

Popularity of Latin American Studies Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Latin American Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Latin American Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Latin American Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Latin American Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Latin American Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
6
Female Students
4 (66%)
Male Students
2 (33%)
U.S. Nonresident (5, 83%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 17%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
White (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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