undergraduate
Latin American studies
Best schools with Latin American studies
What is a Latin American studies major?
Latin America studies focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the pre-Columbian period and the flow of immigrants from other societies.
How much do Latin American studies majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is Latin American studies as a major?
Each year, around 550 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and fewer than 5 students obtain an associate degree in Latin American studies. In 2021, 464 students received a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students received an associate degree. This is 13% fewer Latin American studies majors than there were in 2020. Latin American studies is a relatively popular major compared to other global studies majors.
Advice from Latin American studies majors
Share your experienceThere are a lot of opportunities to study abroad and do field work to get experience and network! Use those opportunities to when you major in Latin America so you can be more open minded and grow more awareness.
