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#1

#1 Best College for Scandinavian Studies in the U.S.

Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN

Generally, Gustavus Adolphus College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$30,297

Median Starting Salary

$58,315
#2

#2 Best College for Scandinavian Studies in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$47,584
#3

#3 Best College for Scandinavian Studies in the U.S.

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA

Generally, Pacific Lutheran University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,260–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$24,825

Median Starting Salary

$53,854
#4

#4 Best College for Scandinavian Studies in the U.S.

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$16,809

Median Starting Salary

$56,304
#5

#5 Best College for Scandinavian Studies in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$56,058
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About Scandinavian Studies

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of Scandinavia, defined as Northern Europe including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, related island groups (including Greenland), and borderlands.

Minnesota grants the most Bachelors degrees in Scandinavian Studies of all US states with 7 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Scandinavian Studies can expect around 27% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 73% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Scandinavian Studies is $42,750.

Popularity of Scandinavian Studies Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Scandinavian Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Scandinavian Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students
15
Female Students
11 (73%)
Male Students
4 (26%)

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