Master’s Degrees in Classical Languages & Literature
Education Levels of Classical Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 238 people earned their master's degree in classical languages. This makes it the 200th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for classical languages majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for classical languages majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in classical languages. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 145 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of classical languages master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 164 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Classical Languages Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 70 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is St. John's College. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in classical languages from St. John's. About 45% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 78% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Villanova University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Villanova. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in classical languages from Florida State.
New York University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University of Arizona is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 54% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 7th 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. 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.
Princeton University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Notre Dame is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University of Kansas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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 Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in classical languages from UF.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. 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.
Brandeis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 90% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in classical languages. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University at Buffalo is the 15th 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 15th most popular school in the country for classical languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. 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.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in classical languages from U-M. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in classical languages. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Literature | 1,168 |
| Romance Languages | 969 |
| East Asian Languages | 170 |
| American Sign Language | 106 |
| Germanic Languages | 105 |
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*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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