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Classical Languages & Literature in California

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14 Classical Languages students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Classical Languages & Literature is the 211th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Classical Languages & Literature Majors in California

Classical Languages majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In California, a classical languages major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of classical languages majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Classical Languages & Literature Grads in California

In this state, there are 124,970 people employed in jobs related to a classical languages degree, compared to 1,134,300 nationwide.

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Wages for Classical Languages & Literature Jobs in California

Classical Languages grads earn an average of $80,510 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer classical languages degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Graduates earn an average $88,873 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,023. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032. 63% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,252. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $51,496 after graduation.

Classical Languages & Literature Careers in CA

Some of the careers classical languages majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $106,790
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to classical languages.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Linguistics & Literature 262
Romance Languages 149
East Asian Languages 31
Germanic Languages 19
Other Foreign Language & Literature 14
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 11
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 8

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