Master’s Degrees in General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics
Education Levels of Classical Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 184 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 999 |
| Master’s Degree | 184 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Classical Languages Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in classical languages. About 63.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 67 |
| Women | 117 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of classical languages master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 128 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Classical Languages Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer a master’s degree in classical languages. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $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, 18 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Columbia. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in classical languages from NYU.
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in classical languages from University of Arizona. About 54% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 6 people received their master's degree in classical languages from CU - Boulder.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 6th 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 $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in classical languages from The Graduate Center. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from KU.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Notre Dame.
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 $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 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 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Brandeis. About 90% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 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.
University at Buffalo 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 $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.
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. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were 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 $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, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Mizzou.
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 $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Yale. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from UMCP.
The 13th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Tulane.
Washington University in St Louis is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in classical languages from WUSTL. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Other Classical Languages | 42 |
| Latin Language & Literature | 11 |
| Classical Greek Language | 1 |
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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