Major · CIP 30.22

Classical and Ancient Studies

15 international students graduated in Classical and Ancient Studies in the 2024–25 academic year. 79 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
15
International graduates, 2024–25
8 bachelor's · 4 master's · 2 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
79
Four-year schools that offer it
2
Related occupations

Occupations related to Classical and Ancient Studies

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
HistoriansSOC 19-3093 · Usually needs more education300 openings a year · 23 LCA filings300+3%$76,75023
Anthropologists and ArcheologistsSOC 19-3091 · Usually needs more education800 openings a year · 29 LCA filings800+6%$70,77029

College teaching in this field: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · History Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology