by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 69 degrees and certificates in Spanish & Iberian Studies. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Spanish & Iberian 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 degree in Spanish & Iberian Studies involves the study of Spanish And Iberian Studies. A Program That Focuses On The History, Society, Politics, Culture, And Economics Of The Peoples Of The Iberian Peninsula And Related Island Groups And Border Regions From Earliest Times To The Present, With Particular Emphasis On The Development Of Spain And Portugal But Including Other Historical And Current Cultures.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, spanish & iberian studies is a widely-pursued major, with 69 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award spanish & iberian studies degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 21.
All 69 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 62% of spanish & iberian studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (43 of 69). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (43) and Hispanic or Latino (19), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Spanish & Iberian Studies Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks spanish & iberian studies schools within 1 state. In all, 7 colleges offer spanish & iberian studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Spanish & Iberian Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to spanish & iberian 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 Oral Expression, Written Expression and Speech Clarity.
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How long a spanish & iberian studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 69 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to spanish & iberian 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 Spanish & Iberian 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, American Studies Professor, Latin American Studies Professor and Ethnic Studies Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to spanish & iberian studies, at 718,152.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 718,152 | 6.5% |
Spanish & Iberian 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 spanish & iberian studies, with a median salary of $47,517.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
Spanish & Iberian Studies has 29 similar majors in the Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies field, which together award 6,034 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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