Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Major

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian languages is a major that typically falls into the Foreign Languages & Linguistics category.

There are 4 programs available throughout the country that offer an associate’s degree in Slavic, Baltic and Albanian, 155 that offer a bachelor’s degree, and 32 that offer a master’s degree. There are also at least 23 schools in the nation where you can get your doctorate degree in the field.

Who Is Getting a Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Degree?

This is a less frequently chosen major. Only 500 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Slavic, Baltic and Albanian languages in 2017. Roughly 52% of the graduates are women, and 48% are men.

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.5%
• Black or African American: 1.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
• White: 79.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
• Other Races: 7%

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Slavic, Baltic and Albanian. About 2.6% of those graduating in 2017 were international students. The most popular countries sending Slavic, Baltic and Albanian majors to the U.S. are Russia, Ukraine and China.

What Will You Learn as a Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Major?

An O*NET survey asked people with careers related to Slavic, Baltic and Albanian to rate how important certain subject areas were to their job. The following are some of the results of that survey. Importance was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being 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:

Skills for Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to Slavic, Baltic and Albanian:

Abilities for Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Majors

As you progress with your Slavic, Baltic and Albanian degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

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

Below is a list of occupations associated with Slavic, Baltic and Albanian:

Careers Related to Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages

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

Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Major Salary

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian majors often go into careers where salaries can range from $55,000 to $79,000. 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, the typical high school graduate makes between $29,000 and $57,000 a year. The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $44,000 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,000 and $120,000.

The area of the country you choose to work in will also affect your career and salary prospects. Getting a graduate degree may open up more options with higher salary potential.

Amount of Education Required for Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Major Jobs

Some careers associated with Slavic, Baltic and Albanian require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much education do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to Slavic, Baltic and Albanian have obtained the following education levels.

Education Levels for Careers Associated With Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages

Level of Education	Percentage of Workers
Less Than a High School Diploma	0%
High School Diploma or Equivalent	0.5%
Post-Secondary Certificate	0.5%
Some College Courses	0%
Associate's Degree or Equivalent	5.6%
Bachelor's Degree	30.1%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate	0%
Master's Degree	21.7%
Post-Master's Certificate	4.3%
First Professional Degree	0%
Doctoral Degree	37.8%
Post-Doctoral Training	0%

Online Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Programs

There are 155 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Slavic, Baltic and Albanian languages, with 1 of them offering at least some courses online.

Online learners must listen or watch video lectures, participate in group chats or forums, submit papers and assignments electronically, take tests, and meet deadlines.

Many learners are drawn to online programs due to the ease of use and flexibility. Students should be warned that those who enroll in online programs can take longer to graduate than average and are more likely to drop out.

Is a Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages Major Worth It?

The median salary for a Slavic, Baltic and Albanian grad is $55,000 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 42% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $326,600 after 20 years!

Related Majors

• Linguistics & Literature
• African Languages
• East Asian Languages
• Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages
• Germanic Languages
• Greek Language & Literature
• South Asian Languages
• Iranian & Persian Languages
• Romance Languages
• Native American Languages
• Middle Eastern Semitic Languages
• Classical Languages & Literature
• Celtic Language & Literature
• Southeast Asian & Pacific Languages
• Turkic & Central Asian Languages
• American Sign Language
• Other Foreign Language & Literature

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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