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.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 43
- 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 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.
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 Spanish and Iberian Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Emory & Henry University | Emory, VA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Simon's Rock at Bard College | Barrytown, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of La Verne | La Verne, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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