Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages

Types of Degrees Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many Slavic, Baltic and Albanian languages graduations there were in 2018-2019 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	483
Master’s Degree	64
Doctor’s Degree	32
Basic Certificate	18
Associate’s Degree	8
Graduate Certificate	3
Undergraduate Certificate	1

What Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Majors

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
• Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Skills for Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Majors

A major in Slavic, Baltic and Albanian prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities for Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Majors

As a Slavic, Baltic and Albanian major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

What Can You Do With a Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Major?

People with a Slavic, Baltic and Albanian degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors	11.7%	$67,640
Interpreters and Translators	17.7%	$49,930

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages?

This is a less frequently chosen undergraduate major. Only 483 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Slavic, Baltic and Albanian languages in 2019, making it rank #206 in popularity. Roughly 52% of the graduates are women, and 48% are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Slavic, Baltic and Albanian majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	17
Black or African American	8
Hispanic or Latino	38
White	365
International Students	18
Other Races/Ethnicities	37

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Slavic, Baltic & Albanian. About 3.7% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:

• Russia
• Ukraine
• China
• United Kingdom
• Poland

How Much Do Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Majors Make?

Bachelor’s Degree Starting Salary

According to 2017-2018 data from the U.S. Department of Education, students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Slavic, Baltic and Albanian have a median salary of $33,900 during the early years of their career. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $32,450 (25th percentile) and $35,350 (75th percentile).

We don’t know for sure if all of these people took jobs related to Slavic, Baltic and Albanian so take that into consideration.

Salaries According to BLS

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian majors often go into careers where salaries can range from $55,230 to $79,160 (25th to 75th percentile). This range includes all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages

Some degrees associated with Slavic, Baltic and Albanian may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for Slavic, Baltic and Albanian careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	0.5%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	0.5%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	5.6%
Bachelor’s Degree	30.1%
Master’s Degree	21.7%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	4.3%
Doctoral Degree	37.8%

Online Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Programs

In the 2018-2019 academic year, 148 schools offered some type of Slavic, Baltic and Albanian languages program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	10	1
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	1	0
Associate’s Degree	4	0
Bachelor’s Degree	1	0
Post-Baccalaureate	10	1
Master’s Degree	30	0
Post-Master’s	3	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	22	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Worth It?

The median salary for a Slavic, Baltic and Albanian grad is $55,230 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 38% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $306,600 after 20 years!

Majors Related to Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to Slavic, Baltic and Albanian.

Major	Number of Grads
Romance Languages	15,711
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	8,639
American Sign Language	2,762
East Asian Languages	2,438
Classical Languages & Literature	1,544
Germanic Languages	1,494
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages	579
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other)	512
Native American Languages	37
Southeast Asian & Pacific Languages	22
African Languages	12
South Asian Languages	11
Celtic Language & Literature	10
Turkic & Central Asian Languages	3
Iranian & Persian Languages	2
Greek Language & Literature	1

References

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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