by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 32 U.S. colleges awarded 58 degrees and certificates in Latin Language & Literature. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 71% of graduates. Its 3 related occupations pay an average median salary of $56,790 a year.
Studying Latin Language & Literature explores Latin Language And Literature. A Program That Focuses On The Latin Language And Literature From Its Origins Through Its Decline And Its Current Ecclesiastical Usage, As A Secular And/or Theological Subject. Includes Instruction In Philology, Related Italic Dialects, Late Roman And Medieval Latin, And Modern Church Latin.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, latin language & literature is a popular field of study, with 58 degrees awarded annually. 32 colleges award latin language & literature degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 7.
By level, the 58 awards include 6 associate degrees, 41 bachelor’s degrees, 8 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 53% of latin language & literature degrees and certificates in the latest year (31 of 58). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (34) and Hispanic or Latino (9), and international students earned 1.
The most common latin language & literature credential is the bachelor’s degree: 41 of the 58 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to latin language & literature 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 latin language & literature degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 41 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 8 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to latin language & literature, 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 Latin Language & Literature, 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 Teacher, Spanish Teacher, Language Teacher and Language Instructor.
The occupation related to latin language & literature 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% |
Latin Language & Literature 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 latin language & literature 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 |
Latin Language & Literature has 3 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 1,475 degrees a year; the largest are Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (1,338), Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other (89) 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 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 89 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 48 |
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