Field of study · CIP 30.26
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
Offered at 52 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 21 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 9 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 7 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 10 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | HI | — | $64,127 | — |
| 2 | Occidental College | CA | $40,661 | — | — |
| 3 | Empire State University | NY | $37,692 | — | $27,740 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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