by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 17 U.S. colleges awarded 89 degrees and certificates in Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 51% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Its 3 related occupations pay an average median salary of $56,790 a year.
A degree in Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other covers Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other. Any Instructional Program In Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other is a widely-pursued major, with 89 degrees awarded annually. 17 colleges award classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 23.
By level, the 89 awards include 45 bachelor’s degrees and 44 master’s degrees.
Women earned 62% of classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (55 of 89). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (70) and Hispanic or Latino (4), and international students earned 3.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other Schools ranking, including 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other schools within 1 state. In all, 17 colleges offer classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other credential is the bachelor’s degree: 45 of the 89 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Foreign Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 45 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 44 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other, at 45.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 45.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 28.2% |
| Master’s degree | 15.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other, with an average median salary of $56,790; the strongest outlook belongs to Interpreters and Translators, at 12.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor), Language Instructor, Bilingual Teacher and Teacher.
The occupation related to classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other with the most projected jobs is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, at 629,317.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 629,317 | 7.3% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 571,954 | 1.8% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 424,722 | 12.2% |
Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other graduates earn a median $49,987 four years after completing their program, $47,653 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $49,987 |
| 5 years | $47,653 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics, other is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, with a median salary of $77,927.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other has 3 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 1,444 degrees a year; the largest are Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (1,338), Latin Language and Literature (58) and Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature (48). Browse all Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,338 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 58 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 48 |
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