The Ancient Studies major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within History, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of History, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1062 Occupation: Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 | 11,430 | N/A | N/A |
Anthropologists and Archeologists SOC: 19-3091 Occupation: Anthropologists and Archeologists | $64,910 | 8,070 | N/A | N/A |
Historians SOC: 19-3093 Occupation: Historians | $74,050 | 3,140 | N/A | N/A |
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1061 Occupation: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,770 | 5,260 | N/A | N/A |
History Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1125 Occupation: History Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,500 | 19,860 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,290 | 11,430 |
| 2023 | $86,030 | 11,570 |
| 2022 | $80,910 | 9,340 |
| 2021 | $78,910 | 9,040 |
| 2020 | $78,840 | 9,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,910 | 8,070 |
| 2023 | $63,800 | 7,720 |
| 2022 | $63,940 | 7,350 |
| 2021 | $61,910 | 6,650 |
| 2020 | $66,130 | 7,180 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,050 | 3,140 |
| 2023 | $72,890 | 3,040 |
| 2022 | $64,540 | 3,120 |
| 2021 | $63,940 | 2,910 |
| 2020 | $63,100 | 2,770 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,770 | 5,260 |
| 2023 | $93,650 | 5,030 |
| 2022 | $85,000 | 4,930 |
| 2021 | $97,340 | 5,010 |
| 2020 | $89,220 | 5,590 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,500 | 19,860 |
| 2023 | $82,140 | 20,610 |
| 2022 | $79,400 | 18,250 |
| 2021 | $78,130 | 18,590 |
| 2020 | $76,890 | 20,450 |