by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 8 degrees and certificates in Modern Greek Language & Literature. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 88% of graduates. Its 2 related occupations pay an average median salary of $46,221 a year.
Studying Modern Greek Language & Literature explores Modern Greek Language And Literature. A Program That Focuses On The Development And Use Of The Greek Language In The Period Dating From The Late 15th Century To The Present. Includes Instruction In Modern Greek Literature, Current Greek Dialects, 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.
Across the country, modern greek language & literature is a widely-pursued major, with 8 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award modern greek language & literature degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 4.
By level, the 8 awards include 7 bachelor’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 75% of modern greek language & literature degrees and certificates in the latest year (6 of 8).
The most common modern greek language & literature credential is the bachelor’s degree: 7 of the 8 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to modern greek language & literature call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Foreign Language, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a modern greek language & literature degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 7 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to modern greek 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 Modern Greek 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 Russian Teacher, Chinese Instructor, Arabic Instructor and Chinese Language Professor.
The occupation related to modern greek 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% |
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to modern greek 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 |
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