Folklore Studies
A program that focuses on the study of creativity and aesthetic expression in everyday life, as expressed in narrative, literature, performing arts, culture, work, family and community.
- Schools offering
- 4
- Annual completions
- 6
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A program that focuses on the study of creativity and aesthetic expression in everyday life, as expressed in narrative, literature, performing arts, culture, work, family and community.
Examples of specialized tracks: Folklore Studies, Folklore and Mythology, Folklore and Folklife.
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 Folklore Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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