Best Schools for Classical and Ancient Studies

Classical and Ancient Studies graduates earn a median of $40,615 within four years of graduating, ranking #276 out of 283 tracked majors — 35% below the median across all fields. There are 3 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major.

Too few colleges report earnings for Classical and Ancient Studies to compare them against each other. Across fields that can be compared, the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$40,615

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#276

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Classical and Ancient Studies by State

Top Classical and Ancient Studies Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

$40,615

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 77.1%

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 11.7%

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA · Private

$17,950

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 67.9%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Leisure and Recreational Activities $25,301 Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education $25,194 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services $24,961 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology $24,797 Archeology $24,201 Botany/Plant Biology $23,063

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Classical and Ancient Studies?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #1 for Classical and Ancient Studies with median graduate earnings of $40,615 within four years of graduating. There are 3 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Classical and Ancient Studies graduates earn?

Classical and Ancient Studies graduates earn an average of $40,615 within four years of graduating. This is 35% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $40,615 to $40,615 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Classical and Ancient Studies program?

The average acceptance rate across Classical and Ancient Studies programs is 52.2%. The most selective program is at University of California-Berkeley with a 11.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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