Medieval and Renaissance Studies
A program that focuses on the study of the Medieval and/or Renaissance periods in European and circum-Mediterranean history from the perspective of various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including history and archeology, as well as studies of period art and music.
- Schools offering
- 37
- Annual completions
- 21
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that focuses on the study of the Medieval and/or Renaissance periods in European and circum-Mediterranean history from the perspective of various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including history and archeology, as well as studies of period art and music.
Examples of specialized tracks: Medieval Studies, Renaissance 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 |
| Historians | $74k | +2.2% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park, PA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Pomona College | Claremont, CA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Binghamton University | Vestal, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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