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Classical Languages & Literature at Northwestern University

If you are interested in studying Classical Languages & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 classical languages & literature graduations were recorded at Northwestern University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University

Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Classical Languages & Literature graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Classical Languages & Literature graduates at Northwestern University are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).

Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University

Of the 6 bachelor’s classical languages & literature degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 67% of Classical Languages & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 21%.*

*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 Northwestern University

This Classical Languages & Literature program at Northwestern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Classical Languages	11

Best-Paid Careers for Classical Languages & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Classical Languages & Literature program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Classical Languages & Literature majors, 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.