Classical Languages & Literature Master’s Degrees
There are 218 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Classical Languages & Literature. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.2% of Classical Languages & Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Classical Languages & Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,385 students earned theirClassical Languages & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Classical Languages & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,064 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 239 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 79 |
Earnings of Classical Languages & Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Classical Languages & Literature 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Classical Languages & Literature students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. About 53.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 105 |
| Women | 92 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Classical Languages & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 69.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 24 | 12.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Classical Languages & Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 270 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Classical Languages & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Classical Languages & Literature students seeking a master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 27 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature 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 #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William & Mary is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature 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 Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's College is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature 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 Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Classical Languages & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Classical Languages & Literature 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 #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Classical Languages & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Classical Languages & Literature that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2,111 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,084 |
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
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