Master’s Degrees in Classical Languages & Literature
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Education Levels of Classical Languages Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 217 students earned their master's degree in classical languages. This makes it the 200th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in classical languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 217 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 67 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Classical Languages Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for classical languages majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for classical languages majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in classical languages. About 52.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of classical languages master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 148 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Classical Languages Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 70 colleges that offer a master’s degree in classical languages. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for classical languages students seekinga master's degree is St. John's College. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,406 per year. The classical languages program at St. John's College awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The classical languages program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Villanova University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to classical languages majors at Villanova. Of these students, 54% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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. The classical languages program at Florida State University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
New York University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The classical languages program at New York University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The classical languages program at University of Arizona awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in classical languages from The Graduate Center.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The classical languages program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Princeton University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Princeton. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Notre Dame is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Notre Dame. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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. The classical languages program at University of Kansas awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The classical languages program at University of Florida awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The classical languages program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Brandeis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Brandeis. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #15 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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The classical languages program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #15 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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Tulane.
University at Buffalo is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from University at Buffalo.
The 15th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to classical languages majors at Mizzou.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 15th 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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The classical languages program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to classical languages majors at UC. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to classical languages that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Turkic & Central Asian Languages | 6,549 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 1,167 |
| Romance Languages | 975 |
| East Asian Languages | 143 |
| American Sign Language | 112 |
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*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.
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