Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American Studies Degree

The degree track of Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American Studies is an interdisciplinary arena of study focused on the culture, politics, and history of Hispanic-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Puerto Ricans. Colleges and universities around the country created Hispanic-American and Mexican-American Study program at CUNY Brooklyn Colleges as a result of the rich history American shares with Latin America and Mexico. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american studies degrees.

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CUNY Brooklyn College

2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Brooklyn, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Around seventeen thousand students enroll at CUNY Brooklyn College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs CUNY Brooklyn College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students at CUNY Brooklyn College scored between 1010 to 1190 on the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are admitted to the school.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $6,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

CUNY Brooklyn College offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Annual Salary: $69810

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