Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Classical Languages & Literature is offered at 218 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Classical Languages & Literature. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of Classical Languages & Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Classical Languages & Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,385 people earned theirClassical Languages & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Classical Languages & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,064 |
| Master’s Degree | 239 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 79 |
Earnings of Classical Languages & Literature Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Classical Languages & Literature of $39,272 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $39,272 |
| 5 years | $47,653 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Classical Languages & Literature. About 59.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 427 |
| Women | 637 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Classical Languages & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 787 | 74.0% |
| Asian | 65 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 5.0% |
| Race Unknown | 25 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 29 | 2.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 270 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Classical Languages & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Classical Languages & Literature students seeking a bachelor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's College is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Classical Languages & Literature that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2,111 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,084 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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