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Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.

This table highlights key outcomes for Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 55,700 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 39,100 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 73,500 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 50,600 |
| 3 | Social Workers | 43,500 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 42,700 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 75,600 |
| 2 | Social and Community Service Managers | 56,700 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 63,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 114,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 52,200 |
| 4 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 41,700 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 69,300 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 146,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 73,700 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 234,000 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 111,000 |
| 2 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 44,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 180,000 |
| 9 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 81,000 |
| 8 | Postsecondary Teachers | 95,800 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Education Administrators | 115,000 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 161,000 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 92,300 |
| 2 | Physicians and Surgeons | 214,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 210,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 88,100 |

Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Elementary and secondary schools | 59,700 |
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 53,400 |
| 4 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 57,500 |
| 4 | Legal services | 76,700 |
| 4 | Social services, n.e.c. | 51,900 |
| 4 | Eating and drinking places | 26,700 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 44,000 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 70,800 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 90,700 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 75,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Elementary and secondary schools | 76,600 |
| 10 | Colleges and universities | 92,000 |
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 5 | Legal services | 138,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 85,700 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 73,000 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 97,200 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 67,100 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 136,000 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 96,200 |
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