European Studies/Civilization
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the European Continent, including the study of European migration patterns and colonial empires.
- Schools offering
- 47
- Annual completions
- 35
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the European Continent, including the study of European migration patterns and colonial empires.
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
$59k
Top colleges for European Studies/Civilization
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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