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About Folklore Studies

A program that focuses on the study of creativity and aesthetic expression in everyday life, as expressed in narrative, literature, performing arts, culture, work, family and community.

For all the 41 degrees awarded in Folklore Studies annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 23 students earning degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 22% percent identify as men and 78% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Folklore Studies, Utah has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Folklore Studies is $42,750.

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

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

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Folklore Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Folklore Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
23
Female Students
18 (78%)
Male Students
5 (21%)
White (19, 83%)
Asian (1, 4%)
Black or African American (1, 4%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)

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