Comparative Group Studies
A program that focuses on the comparative study of the history, literature, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of different groups such as racial, gender, sexual, class, ethnic, geographical, and national. Includes instruction in comparative studies, comparative literature, critical race theory, cultural anthropology, cultural studies, religious studies, science studies, social and cultural theory, urban studies, and visual culture.
- Schools offering
- 10
- Annual completions
- 27
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A program that focuses on the comparative study of the history, literature, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of different groups such as racial, gender, sexual, class, ethnic, geographical, and national. Includes instruction in comparative studies, comparative literature, critical race theory, cultural anthropology, cultural studies, religious studies, science studies, social and cultural theory, urban studies, and visual culture.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$52k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$35k
Bachelor's
$52k
Top colleges for Comparative Group Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Kent State University at Kent | Kent, OH | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| St. John's University-New York | Queens, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CUNY City College | New York, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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