by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 12 U.S. colleges awarded 101 degrees and certificates in Holocaust & Related Studies. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 70% of graduates. Its 5 related occupations pay an average median salary of $53,781 a year.
Studying Holocaust & Related Studies covers Holocaust And Related Studies. A Program That Focuses On Genocide In Human History With Particular Reference To Twentieth Century Genocides Such As That Of The Ottoman Armenians During World War I And The Nazi Holocaust During World War Ii. Programs Also Focus On Topics Such As Survivor Studies And Counseling, War Crimes Research And Prevention, Reconciliation And Compensation, Ethical And Spiritual Issues, Holocaust Art And Literature, And Legacy And Effect In Relation To Subsequent Generations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., holocaust & related studies draws strong interest, with 101 degrees awarded annually. 12 colleges award holocaust & related studies degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 24.
By level, the 101 awards include 19 bachelor’s degrees, 71 master’s degrees and 11 doctorates.
Women earned 61% of holocaust & related studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (62 of 101). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (72) and Hispanic or Latino (4), and international students earned 4.
The most common holocaust & related studies credential is the master’s degree: 71 of the 101 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to holocaust & related 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 holocaust & related studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 19 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 71 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 11 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to holocaust & related studies, at 63.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 63.9% |
| Master’s degree | 32.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 2.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.5% |
| Some college courses | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Holocaust & Related Studies, with an average median salary of $53,781; the strongest outlook belongs to Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other, at 11.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Lecturer, Foreign Service Teacher, Humanities Teacher and Survey Research Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to holocaust & related studies, at 1,421,275.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 1,421,275 | 11.1% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,269,153 | 10.5% |
| Historians | 66,368 | -1.5% |
| Transportation Planners | 43,539 | 4.1% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 24,588 | 6.1% |
The highest-paying occupation related to holocaust & related studies is Historians, with a median salary of $89,780.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Historians | $89,780 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $38,484 |
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