# Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.26. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/cultural-studies-critical-theory-and-analysis

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $37,350 across 1 colleges (middle half $37,350–$37,350); median federal debt $21,125
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Area Ethnic And Civilization Studies: median $52,473 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Social And Community Service Managers | 3% | $80,390 | 7.2% |
| Marketing Managers | 3% | $166,790 | 6.9% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 2% | $71,900 | 2.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $56,213 (366) |
| NY | — | $66,117 (167) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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