General Classical Languages Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Classical Languages is offered at 195 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Classical Languages. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.4% of General Classical Languages graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Classical Languages Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,204 degrees were awarded toGeneral Classical Languages majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Classical Languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 959 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 166 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 79 |
Earnings of General Classical Languages Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in General Classical Languages of $39,272 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $39,272 |
| 5 years | $47,653 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in General Classical Languages. About 54.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 64 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Classical Languages graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 69.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 19 | 13.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Classical Languages Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 245 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Classical Languages. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Classical Languages students seeking a master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Classical Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for General Classical Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for General Classical Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for General Classical Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for General Classical Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Classical Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for General Classical Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington and Lee University is a popular choice for General Classical Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in General Classical Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Classical Languages. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in General Classical Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Classical Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Classical Languages that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 88 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 54 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 39 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.