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Bachelor's78 grads tracked

Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis at Northern Arizona University

Ranked 1st of 1 bachelor's programs in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$37,285
middle 50%: $25,850 – $58,363
Median · 5 years out
$54,757
middle 50%: $39,793 – $68,521
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Northern Arizona University's bachelor's program in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis earn a median $37,285 one year after graduating, rising to $54,757 by year five. Figures are based on 78 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8 yrs
≈ $9,187 total interest

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