Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology

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    Total Degrees​
    Awarded in 2024
    170
    growing 8.97%
    Median In-State​
    Public Tuition
    $12,260
    growing 3.6%
    Median Out-of-State​
    Private Tuition
    $57,990
    growing 3.5%
    Average Wage
    $96,551
    growing 2.61%
    People in Workforce
    1.04M
    growing 2.93%
    Average Employee Age
    41.6
    growing 0.159%

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    In 2024, the locations with the highest concentration of Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology degree recipients are Berkeley, CA, Madison, WI, and Los Angeles, CA. In 2024, the locations with a relatively high number of Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology degree recipients are Mount Vernon, IA, Ashland, VA, and University Heights, OH. The most common degree awarded to students studying Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology is a bachelors degree.

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    Institutions

    Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology and the types of students that study this field. University of California-Berkeley awards the most degrees in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology in the US, but Randolph-Macon College and John Carroll University have the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology.

    Tuition costs for Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology majors are, on average, $12,260 for in-state public colleges, and $57,990 for out of state private colleges.

    The most common sector, by number of institutions, that offers Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology programs are Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above institutions (34 total). The most common sector, by number of degrees awarded, is Public, 4-year or above (90 completions).

    Institutions

    Institution with the Most Degrees Awarded in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology (2024)
    1. University of California-Berkeley
      28 degrees awarded
    2. University of Wisconsin-Madison
      26 degrees awarded
    3. University of California-Los Angeles
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common sector, by number of degrees awarded in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology, is Public, 4-year or above (90 completions in 2024).

    The following chart shows the share of universities that offer Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology programs, by the total number of completions, colored and grouped by their sector.

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    Tuition Costs for Common Institutions

    $12,260
    Median In-State Public
    $57,990
    Median Out of State Private

    University of California-Berkeley has the most Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology degree recipients, with 28 degrees awarded in 2024.

    The following bar chart shows the state tuition for the top 5 institutions with the most degrees awarded in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology.

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    Specialized Colleges

    Highest Concentration Institution
    1. Randolph-Macon College
      1.35%
    2. John Carroll University
      0.854%
    3. Swarthmore College
      0.833%

    Out of all institutions that offer Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology programs and have at least 5 graduates in those programs, Randolph-Macon College has the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology, with 1.35%.

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    Degrees Awarded by County

    Counties with the Most Degrees Awarded in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology
    1. Alameda County, CA
      28 degrees awarded
    2. Dane County, WI
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Los Angeles County, CA
      13 degrees awarded

    This map shows the counties in the United States colored by the highest number of degrees awarded in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology by year.

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    Employment

    Information on the businesses and industries that employ Interdisciplinary Studies graduates and on wages and locations for those in the field.

    The average salary for Interdisciplinary Studies majors is $96,551 and the most common occupations are Elementary & middle school teachers, Other managers, and Physicians.

    The industry that employs the most Interdisciplinary Studies majors is Elementary & secondary schools, though the highest paying industry, by average wage, is Clay building material & refractories manufacturing.

    Yearly Income for Common Jobs

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    $96,551
    Average Wage in Workforce
    ± $2,468
    2.61%
    1 Year Growth
    ± 3.56%

    The average salary for Interdisciplinary Studies majors is $96,551 and the most common occupations are Elementary & middle school teachers, Other managers, and Physicians.

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    Highest Paying Locations

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    Highest Paying Pumas
    1. Clarendon, Georgetown & Williamsburg Counties PUMA, SC
      $418,046
    2. Milwaukee County--Southern Suburbs PUMA, WI
      $306,216
    3. Fresno County (Central)--Clovis City PUMA, CA
      $304,267

    This map shows the public use micro areas (PUMAs) in the United States colored by the average salary of Interdisciplinary Studies majors.

    Note that the census collects information tied to where people live, not where they work. It is possible that Interdisciplinary Studies majors live and work in the same place, but it is also possible that they live and work in two different places.

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    Most Common

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    The most common occupations for Interdisciplinary Studies majors, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers, Other managers, and Physicians.

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    Most Specialized

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    Compared to other majors, there are an unusually high number of Interdisciplinary Studies majors working as Dietitians & nutritionists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists.

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    Highest Paid

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    The highest paid occupations by median income for Interdisciplinary Studies majors are Surgeons, Physicians, and Boilermakers.

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    Occupations by Share

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    1.04M
    2024 Workforce
    ± 24,901
    2.93%
    1 Year Growth
    ± 3.33%

    The number of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates in the workforce has been growing at a rate of 2.93%, from 1.01M in 2023 to 1.04M in 2024.

    The largest single share of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates go on to work as Elementary & middle school teachers (4.86%). This chart shows the various jobs filled by those with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies by share of the total number of graduates.

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    Most Common

    The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology is from the 2 Digit Course Interdisciplinary Studies.

    The most common industries that employ Interdisciplinary Studies majors, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools, General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals, and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges.

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    Highest Paid

    The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology is from the 2 Digit Course Interdisciplinary Studies.

    The highest paying industries of Interdisciplinary Studies majors, by average wage, are Clay building material & refractories manufacturing, Miscellaneous petroleum & coal products, and Metal ore mining.

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    Industries by Share

    The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology is from the 2 Digit Course Interdisciplinary Studies.
    1.04M
    2024 Workforce
    ± 24,901
    2.93%
    1 Year Growth
    ± 3.33%

    The number of Interdisciplinary Studies graduates in the workforce has been growing at a rate of 2.93%, from 1.01M in 2023 to 1.04M in 2024.

    The industry which employs the most Interdisciplinary Studies graduates by share is Elementary & secondary schools, followed by General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals. This visualization shows the industries that hire those who major in Interdisciplinary Studies.

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    Specialty Locations

    The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology is from the 2 Digit Course Interdisciplinary Studies.
    PUMAS with a relatively high number of Interdisciplinary Studies majors
    1. District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC
      3.92
    2. Fort Bend County (Northwest) PUMA, TX
      3.66
    3. District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC
      3.62

    This map shows the public use micro areas (PUMAs) in the United States where there are a relatively high population of Interdisciplinary Studies majors.

    Note that the census collects information tied to where people live, not where they work. It is possible that Interdisciplinary Studies majors live and work in the same place, but it is also possible that they live and work in two different places.

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    Diversity

    Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in the United States.

    The average age of a person in the workforce with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is 41.6.

    The most common degree type these workers hold is a Bachelors Degree. Female employees are more likely to hold Interdisciplinary Studies degrees, and White students are the most common race/ethnicty group awarded degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies (109 students).

    Workforce Age

    The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology is from the 2 Digit Course Interdisciplinary Studies.
    41.6
    Average Age in 2024
    ± 0.308 Years
    0.159%
    1 Year Change
    ± 1.06%

    This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The most common ages of employees with this major are 30 and 31 years old, which represent 3.22% and 3.19% of the population, respectively.

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    Degrees Awarded

    The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology are Bachelors Degree, Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years, and Research Doctorate.

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    Workforce Degrees

    The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology is from the 2 Digit Course Interdisciplinary Studies.

    The most common degree types held by the working population in Interdisciplinary Studies are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Professional degree.

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    Sex Imbalance for Common Institutions

    Female (67.1%)
    Most Common Sex with a Degree in this Field

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    Race & Ethnicity by Degrees Awarded

    Degrees
    Most Common Race or Ethnicity
    1. White
      109 degrees awarded in 2024
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      18 degrees awarded in 2024
    3. Two or More Races
      12 degrees awarded in 2024

    This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology for each race & ethnicity.

    In 2024, White students earned the largest share of the degrees with this major.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Degrees
    Most Common Race/Ethnicity and Sex Combination
    1. White Female
      50 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      28 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      12 degrees awarded

    This chart illustrates the differences by sex for each race & ethnicity of Bachelors Degree recipients in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology.

    White Female students, who earn most of the degrees in this field, are the most common combination of race/ethnicity and sex.

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    Global Diversity

    The closest comparable data for the 6 Digit Course Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology is from the 2 Digit Course Interdisciplinary Studies.
    Most Common Countries of Origin
    1. India
      26,993 degree recipients
    2. Mexico
      11,096 degree recipients
    3. China
      8,533 degree recipients
    High Relative Number of Students
    1. Iceland
      4.31 times more than expected
    2. Tanzania
      4.04 times more than expected
    3. Montenegro
      3.69 times more than expected

    There are a relatively high number of people that were born in Iceland that hold Interdisciplinary Studies degrees (4.31 times more than expected), and the most common country of origin by total numbers for non-US students earning a degree in this field is India (26,993 degree recipients).

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    Skills

    Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology majors need many skills, but most especially Reading Comprehension. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology majors need more than the average amount of Science, Writing, and Reading Comprehension.

    These two visualizations, one a radial chart and one a bar chart, show the same information, a rating of how necessary the following skills are for Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, & Near Eastern Studies & Archeology majors. Toggle between "value" and "RCA" to see the absolute rating of that skill (value) and the revealed comparative advantage (RCA), or how much greater or lesser that skill's rating is than the average. The longer the bar or the closer the line comes to the circumference of the circle, the more important that skill is. The importance of Science is very distinctive for majors, but the Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Speaking are the three most important skills for people in the field.

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