by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 34 U.S. colleges awarded 139 degrees and certificates in Medieval & Renaissance Studies. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 65% of graduates. Its 2 related occupations pay an average median salary of $64,132 a year.
A major in Medieval & Renaissance Studies covers Medieval And Renaissance Studies. A Program That Focuses On The Study Of The Medieval And/or Renaissance Periods In European And Circum-Mediterranean History From The Perspective Of Various Disciplines In The Humanities And Social Sciences, Including History And Archeology, As Well As Studies Of Period Art And Music. Examples: [Medieval Studies], [Renaissance Studies].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, medieval & renaissance studies is a popular field of study, with 139 degrees awarded annually. 34 colleges award medieval & renaissance studies degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 23.
By level, the 139 awards include 43 bachelor’s degrees, 90 master’s degrees and 6 doctorates.
Women earned 65% of medieval & renaissance studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (90 of 139). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (100) and multiracial (10), and international students earned 16.
The most common medieval & renaissance studies credential is the master’s degree: 90 of the 139 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to medieval & renaissance studies call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Writing, and for knowledge of History and Archeology, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long a medieval & renaissance studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 43 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 90 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 6 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to medieval & renaissance studies, at 66.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 66.1% |
| Master’s degree | 32.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 0.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.5% |
| Some college courses | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Medieval & Renaissance Studies, with an average median salary of $64,132; the strongest outlook belongs to History Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include History Teacher, Jewish History Professor, African History Professor and History Lecturer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to medieval & renaissance studies, at 1,269,153.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,269,153 | 10.5% |
| Historians | 66,368 | -1.5% |
The highest-paying occupation related to medieval & renaissance studies is Historians, with a median salary of $89,780.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Historians | $89,780 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $38,484 |
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