by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 1 degrees and certificates in Caribbean Studies. Graduates earn a median $37,815 one year after completing, rising to $62,342 after four years.
A degree in Caribbean Studies covers Caribbean Studies. A Program That Focuses On The History, Society, Politics, Culture, And Economics Of One Or More Of The Peoples Inhabiting The Major Islands And Archipelagoes Of The Caribbean Sea And Related Coastal Borderlands, Including Immigration Patterns And Pre-Columbian, Colonial, And Modern Societies.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, caribbean studies is a widely-pursued major, with 1 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award caribbean studies degrees, an average of 1 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1.
All 1 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of caribbean studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 1).
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to caribbean studies, at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Education and Training, English Language and Sociology and Anthropology. The most important abilities are Written Expression, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
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How long a caribbean studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to caribbean studies, at 60.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 60.5% |
| Master’s degree | 31.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 4.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.2% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Caribbean Studies, with an average median salary of $47,517; the strongest outlook belongs to Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, at 6.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Asian Studies Professor, Associate Professor, Ethnic Origins Teacher and Faculty Lecturer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to caribbean studies, at 718,152.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 718,152 | 6.5% |
Caribbean Studies graduates earn a median $37,815 one year after completing their program, $62,342 after four years and $64,509 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $62,342 |
| 5 years | $64,509 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to caribbean studies, with a median salary of $47,517.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
Caribbean Studies has 29 similar majors in the Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies field, which together award 6,102 degrees a year; the largest are American/United States Studies/Civilization (1,217), Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) (785) and Asian Studies/Civilization (693). Browse all Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,217 |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 785 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 693 |
| Area Studies, Other | 620 |
| East Asian Studies | 559 |
| Latin American Studies | 502 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 318 |
| African Studies | 206 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 177 |
| French Studies | 159 |
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