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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
CompareIn this major, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Latin America. Our program provides in-depth, integrative coursework that spans across multiple perspectives. Students use both historical and humanistic lenses to study the society, politics, and economics of the area. Anthropology, ecology, and geography are also examined. You will also gain command of a Latin American language. Possibilities include Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, or another Native language indigenous to Middle or South America. On top of everything, you will develop critical thinking, research, and writing skills.
85% employed or continuing education
31% employed after graduation
54% attending graduate school
$39,625 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2), University of Michigan (1), University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (1) View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Chicago View All
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93% first-year retention rate
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