Latin American Studies Degree

The Latin American Studies degree program at Barnard College is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the culture, politics, and history of Latin Americans. A broader definition of Latin American Studies includes all cultures of Latin diaspora not just people of Latin or Hispanic descent living in the United States. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer latin american studies degrees.

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Barnard College

Annandale Road, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Barnard College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in New York, New York, which is a predominantly urban area. Over two thousand students enroll at Barnard College annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• History

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to Barnard College have an SAT score in a range of 1898 - 2190, or an ACT composite score in a range of 28 - 32. Only 25 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information regarding admissions can be found at barnard.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $46,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $8,800 for the year. Some students at Barnard College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Barnard College "Bears" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.barnard.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).