Latin American Studies Major

Description: A program that 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. Is Latin American Studies the right major for you?
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Latin American Studies Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$76,720

Median Hourly Wage

$36.88*

Total Employed Nationally

8,980


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.