by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in classical languages.
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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #15 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for classical languages majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in classical languages & literature. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in classical languages from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #32 most popular school for classical languages master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in classical languages in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the classical languages majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in classical languages from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in classical languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in classical languages from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in classical languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 74 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 55 |
| Germanic Languages | 2 |
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