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Preparing to Pursue a Future within Academia

For some, a branch of Classical Studies is a good career choice. These indexes can help you identify programs in which to acquire the credentials you will need.

  • The maintains an to , , and programs (including ) in the US, and .
  • , indexed directory: follow links to Archaeology, Area & Cultural Studies - European Studies, Foreign Languages & Studies, History Disciplines, Literature - Classics, etc.
  • , including Near Eastern and Egyptian archaeology, the study of Classical/ancient art, museum studies, and art conservation. Maintained by the Archaeological Institute of America.
  • , maintained by the .
  •  (includes MA and PhD programs in addition to undergrad), organized by .  
  • , index-page for several 1990s colloquia among professional Classicists concerned with the future of graduate training in the profession - most of which remains relevant.
  • In addition to  that can help supplement your undergrad preparation (particularly in languages), a few universities now offer "bridges," funded opportunities for underrepresented students in classics. See at the University of Michigan and  at the University of Princeton.
  • Professor Liv Yarrow (Brooklyn College, CUNY) tracks on her blog.

Choosing and Applying for Programs

  • "," by Dr. Sarah Nooter, University of Chicago, for Eidolon.
  • "," recording of a 2022-23 session by Drs. Rose MacLean and Dorota Dutsch of the University of California Santa Barbara.
  • "," by Dr. Christopher Polt, Boston College, for the SCS blog.
  • "," by Sarah Teets, PhD, for the CAMWS grads blog. 
  • , index-page for several 1990s colloquia among professional Classicists concerned with the future of graduate training in the profession - most of which remains relevant.

Beyond Academia

Some Classicists choose to set their career-aims outside the academic world even after beginning or completing graduate work. The  in 2015 formed the  in order to facilitate networking for Classicists who take their Ph.D.s into nonacademic endeavors.

This page was updated 29 August 2025