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Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 19 students earned their Classical Languages degrees in MA.

In this state, Classical Languages & Literature is the 178th most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Classical Languages & Literature Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 89.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Classical Languages & Literature Grads in Massachusetts

30,140 people in the state and 1,134,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to classical languages.

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Wages for Classical Languages & Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, classical languages grads earn an average of $80,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer classical languages degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. An average student at Brandeis will pay a net price of $33,663. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,141 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $36,599.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,752. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

Classical Languages & Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers classical languages majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 16% $74,520
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
High School Teachers 11% $77,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Linguistics & Literature 116
Romance Languages 45
Germanic Languages 9
East Asian Languages 6
Celtic Language & Literature 3
Greek Language & Literature 1

View all majors related to Classical Languages & Literature

View Nationwide Classical Languages & Literature Report

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