Ancient Studies/Civilization
A program that focuses on Western and Non-Western cultures and related topics in the periods of Pre-history and Antiquity. Includes such disciplines as ancient languages, archeology, history, art history, geography, population studies, environmental studies, religious studies, and the social sciences.
- Schools offering
- 33
- Annual completions
- 85
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $41k
About this major
A program that focuses on Western and Non-Western cultures and related topics in the periods of Pre-history and Antiquity. Includes such disciplines as ancient languages, archeology, history, art history, geography, population studies, environmental studies, religious studies, and the social sciences.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| History teachers, postsecondary | $82k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Anthropologists and archeologists | $65k | +3.7% | Master's degree |
| Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary | $96k | +2.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Historians | $74k | +2.2% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$41k
Top colleges for Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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