Creative students who want to focus on disciplines such as theater, music or art may choose to study the fine arts. It can prepare students for a career in the arts or complement a variety of other careers in the humanities.

There are several private universities that can be found throughout Guatemala. Despite this, it still has some of the lowest literacy levels in all of Central America. Those looking to study in this country may have to pay higher tuition due to the privatized school systems.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.