by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 22 U.S. colleges awarded 89 degrees and certificates in Latin American & Caribbean Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 63% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Latin American & Caribbean Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $37,815 one year after completing, rising to $62,342 after four years.
A major in Latin American & Caribbean Studies covers Latin American And Caribbean Studies. An Integrated Program That Focuses On The History, Society, Politics, Culture, And Economics Of The Peoples And Countries Of The Latin American And Caribbean Region.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, latin american & caribbean studies is a popular field of study, with 89 degrees awarded annually. 22 colleges award latin american & caribbean studies degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 12.
By level, the 89 awards include 56 bachelor’s degrees and 33 master’s degrees.
Women earned 74% of latin american & caribbean studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (66 of 89). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (49) and White (20), and international students earned 13.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Latin American & Caribbean Studies Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks latin american & caribbean studies schools within 2 states. In all, 22 colleges offer latin american & caribbean studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Latin American & Caribbean Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common latin american & caribbean studies credential is the bachelor’s degree: 56 of the 89 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to latin american & caribbean studies call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Instructing, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Sociology and Anthropology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a latin american & caribbean studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 33 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to latin american & 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 Latin American & 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 Ethnic Studies Teacher, Associate Professor, Hawaiian Studies Lecturer and Gender Studies Lecturer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to latin american & caribbean studies, at 718,152.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 718,152 | 6.5% |
Latin American & 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 latin american & caribbean studies, with a median salary of $47,517.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
Latin American & Caribbean Studies has 29 similar majors in the Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies field, which together award 6,014 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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