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Classical Languages & Literature at Cornell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Classical Languages & Literature, consider the program at Cornell University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 classical languages & literature graduations were recorded at Cornell University.

Studying Online at Cornell University

Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Classical Languages & Literature Rankings at Cornell University

These rankings give you a sense of how Cornell University’s Classical Languages & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Classical Languages & Literature graduates at Cornell University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Classical Languages & Literature graduates at Cornell University are 50% women (8) and 50% men (8).

Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 7 bachelor’s classical languages & literature graduates at Cornell University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Classical Languages & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Classical Languages & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, higher than the national average of 21%.*

Classical Languages & Literature Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 5 master’s classical languages & literature degrees awarded at Cornell University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Classical Languages & Literature master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 20% of Classical Languages & Literature master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, higher than the national average of 15%.*

Classical Languages & Literature Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Among the 4 doctoral classical languages & literature graduates at Cornell University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Classical Languages & Literature doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Classical Languages & Literature Concentrations at Cornell University

This Classical Languages & Literature program at Cornell University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Classical Languages	16

Highest-Paying Careers for Classical Languages & Literature Graduates

Those who complete Classical Languages & Literature program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Classical Languages & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$39,815

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.