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Major · Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

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
11
Annual completions
21
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.

Section 3 · Careers

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
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$59k

Section 6 · Where to study

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 10 10
Wesleyan University Middletown, CT 0 6 6
Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME 0 2 2
University of La Verne La Verne, CA 0 2 2
Brandeis University Waltham, MA 0 1 1
Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA 0 0 0
Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA 0 0 0
Dartmouth College Hanover, NH 0 0 0
Barnard College New York, NY 0 0 0
Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN 0 0 0
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Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Spanish and Iberian Studies degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary.
Is a Spanish and Iberian Studies associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the bachelor's level.
How many colleges offer Spanish and Iberian Studies?
11 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 21 students a year combined.