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Master’s Degrees in General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics

156 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in classical languages is offered at 66 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 14% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.0% of classical languages graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Classical Languages Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 156 people earned their master's degree in classical languages. This earns it the #424 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in classical languages at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree 76
Graduate Certificate 8

Earnings of Classical Languages Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in classical languages. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 61
Women 95
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The racial-ethnic distribution of classical languages master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 114
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 15
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There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in classical languages. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

18 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Columbia.

#2

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

Villanova University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Villanova.

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Florida State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Florida State.

#4

New York University

New York, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in classical languages from NYU.

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
7 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in classical languages from University of Arizona. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Colorado Boulder is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in classical languages from CU - Boulder.

#8

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Notre Dame comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Notre Dame. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
5 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from KU. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandeis University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,104 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Brandeis. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from UMass Amherst. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Princeton University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Princeton. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
4 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Yale University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Yale.

#13

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Maryland - College Park is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from UMCP.

#13

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Missouri - Columbia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Mizzou.

#13

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from University at Buffalo. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from UC. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
3 Yearly Graduations

University of California - Berkeley comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in classical languages from UC Berkeley.

#19

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
3 Yearly Graduations
20% Women

University of Chicago comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in classical languages from UChicago.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to classical languages that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
33
11
2

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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