Bachelor’s Degrees in Classical Languages & Literature
Education Levels of Classical Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,121 people earned their bachelor's degree in classical languages. This makes it the 160th most popular bachelor'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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,121 |
| Master’s Degree | 238 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
| Basic Certificate | 5 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Classical Languages Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for classical languages majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for classical languages students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in classical languages. About 59.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 452 |
| Women | 669 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of classical languages bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 813 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 109 |
Most Popular Classical Languages Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 267 colleges that offer a bachelor’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 bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from University of Virginia.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Notre Dame. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from UT Austin. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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 $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from CU - Boulder. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
College of the Holy Cross comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Holy Cross. Of these students, 40% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from UCSB. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Georgetown. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Florida State. Of these students, 63% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brown University. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Brown. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of Arizona is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in classical languages. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from University of Arizona. About 52% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classical languages. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Mizzou.
William & Mary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classical languages. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,905 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from William & Mary. Of these students, 68% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from UW - Madison.
The 14th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Ohio State.
Hope College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Hope. Of these students, 57% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Mississippi. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Ole Miss. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Dallas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from UD.
The 14th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Columbia. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from Penn State University Park. About 50% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in classical languages from UW Seattle. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to classical languages that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 9,494 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 4,817 |
| East Asian Languages | 1,282 |
| Germanic Languages | 779 |
| American Sign Language | 473 |
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.
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