Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
A program that focuses on the study of the classical ancient civilizations of the ancient Near East, Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea, such as Athens, Anatolia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Mesopotamia, North Africa, and Rome. Includes instruction in ancient languages, ancient history, archaeology, anthropology, Greek and Roman mythology, philosophy, and religion.
- Schools offering
- 38
- Annual completions
- 68
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $41k
About this major
A program that focuses on the study of the classical ancient civilizations of the ancient Near East, Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea, such as Athens, Anatolia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Mesopotamia, North Africa, and Rome. Includes instruction in ancient languages, ancient history, archaeology, anthropology, Greek and Roman mythology, philosophy, and religion.
Examples of specialized tracks: Ancient Mediterranean Studies.
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 |
| 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 Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| John Carroll University | University Heights, OH | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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