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Classical Languages & Literature in California

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84 students earned Classical Languages degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Classical Languages & Literature is the 227th most popular major in the state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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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 10 colleges in California that offer classical languages degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,496 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

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

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

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

In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,184 a year.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Graduates earn an average $52,679 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,930. 67% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,569.

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

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,427 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,054.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,845.

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
Romance Languages 2,651
Linguistics & Literature 1,538
East Asian Languages 465
American Sign Language 372
Germanic Languages 95
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 70
Other Foreign Language & Literature 54
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 38

View all majors related to Classical Languages & Literature

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