Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies

CIP 05.0203 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

10 total including inactive

States

Across 4 states

Graduates (2024)

Total completions

Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 4 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Arizona, Texas and Massachusetts.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$84,290

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+2.4%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,448

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $6,750, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Female: 6 (100.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 3 (50.0%)

Certificate: 3 (50.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Artistic

helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; creative expression and innovation

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Creative design
Artistic expression

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Creativity

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; creative expression and innovation?

Are you comfortable working indoor with moderate physical demands?

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Creative individuals who value originality
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.