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Latin American Studies in California

Latin American Studies Schools in California

81 students earned Latin American Studies degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Latin American Studies is the 319th most popular major out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Latin American Studies Majors in California

Latin American Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a latin american studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of latin american studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 81.5%
  • White: 9.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Latin American Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 1,280 people employed in jobs related to a latin american studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Latin American Studies Jobs in California

Latin American Studies grads earn an average of $96,200 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer latin american studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,385. 44% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,637. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,069.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,721. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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Latin American Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers latin american studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to latin american studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
East Asian Studies 36
American U.S. Studies 28
Asian Studies 24
Other Area Studies 5
Middle Eastern Studies 4
Italian Studies 4
Eastern European Studies 3
Southeast Asian Studies 2

View all majors related to Latin American Studies

View Nationwide Latin American Studies Report

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