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Classical Languages & Literature in Massachusetts

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Classical Languages & Literature Schools in Massachusetts

102 students earned Classical Languages degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Classical Languages & Literature major is the 148th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Classical Languages & Literature Majors in Massachusetts

Classical Languages majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Classical Languages & Literature Grads in Massachusetts

30,140 people in the state and 1,134,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to classical languages.

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Wages for Classical Languages & Literature Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, classical languages grads earn an average of $80,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer classical languages degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,761. In their early career, Holy Cross grads earn an average salary of $64,279.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,816 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,663.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. This private school has an average net price of $37,494.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,752. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston.

#6

Smith College

Northampton
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. An average student at Smith will pay a net price of $29,615. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

#8

Williams College

Williamstown
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

In their early career, Williams grads earn an average salary of $59,277. This private school has an average net price of $23,497. 62% of students get financical aid.

#9

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 92% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Mt. Holyoke.

#10

Amherst College

Amherst
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,745 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Amherst. In their early career, Amherst grads earn an average salary of $54,333. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. In their early career, Wheaton College Massachusetts grads earn an average salary of $44,809.

Classical Languages & Literature Careers in MA

Some of the careers classical languages majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 16% $74,520
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
High School Teachers 11% $77,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to classical languages.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Romance Languages 448
Linguistics & Literature 298
East Asian Languages 73
Germanic Languages 48
American Sign Language 35
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 17
Celtic Language & Literature 3
Greek Language & Literature 1

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