by our College Data Analytics TeamDanish Language & Literature (CIP 16.0503) is part of the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field of study, alongside 7 related programs, but no U.S. college reported danish language & literature graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Graduates earn a median $46,924 one year after completing, rising to $64,472 after four years.
Studying Danish Language & Literature covers Danish Language And Literature. A Program That Focuses On The Danish Language And Related Dialects. Includes Instruction In Philology; Literature; And Applications To Business, Science/technology, And Other Settings.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to danish language & literature, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Foreign Language, English Language and Education and Training. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to danish language & literature, at 44.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 44.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 26.8% |
| Master’s degree | 21.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Danish Language & Literature, with an average median salary of $46,221; the strongest outlook belongs to Interpreters and Translators, at 12.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Spanish Lecturer, French Teacher, French Professor and Chinese Teacher.
The occupation related to danish 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% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 424,722 | 12.2% |
Danish Language & Literature graduates earn a median $46,924 one year after completing their program, $64,472 after four years and $62,456 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,924 |
| 4 years | $64,472 |
| 5 years | $62,456 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to danish language & literature, with a median salary of $52,627.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
Danish Language & Literature has 7 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 1,103 degrees a year; the largest are German Language and Literature (918), Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (145) and Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (16). Browse all Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors or the full list of college majors.
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