by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 18 degrees and certificates in Slavic Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 61% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $37,815 one year after completing, rising to $62,342 after four years.
Studying Slavic Studies involves the study of Slavic Studies. A Program That Focuses On The History, Society, Politics, Culture, And Economics Of One Or More Of The Slavic Peoples Inhabiting Europe, Asia, And In Immigrant Groups Elsewhere, Including The Study Of The Emergence And Migration Patterns Of Slavic Culture, Languages, And Populations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, slavic studies is a widely-pursued major, with 18 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award slavic studies degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 11.
By level, the 18 awards include 11 bachelor’s degrees, 6 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 78% of slavic studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (14 of 18). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (10) and multiracial (3), and international students earned 2.
The most common slavic studies credential is the bachelor’s degree: 11 of the 18 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to slavic studies call most for Reading Comprehension, Instructing and Speaking, 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 slavic studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 11 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 6 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to slavic 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 Slavic 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 Gender Studies Lecturer, American Studies Professor, Lecturer and University Faculty Member.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to slavic studies, at 718,152.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 718,152 | 6.5% |
Slavic 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 slavic studies, with a median salary of $47,517.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
Slavic Studies has 29 similar majors in the Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies field, which together award 6,085 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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