by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 22 degrees and certificates in Hebrew Language & Literature. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 55% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $48,355 one year after completing, rising to $75,147 after four years.
A degree in Hebrew Language & Literature covers Hebrew Language And Literature. A Program That Focuses On The Hebrew Language. Includes Instruction In Philology; Biblical Hebrew (Including Pre- And Post-Exilic Scripts); Modern Hebrew; 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.
Nationwide, hebrew language & literature draws strong interest, with 22 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award hebrew language & literature degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 9.
By level, the 22 awards include 5 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees and 5 doctorates.
Women earned 50% of hebrew language & literature degrees and certificates in the latest year (11 of 22). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (17) and Hispanic or Latino (1), and international students earned 4.
The most common hebrew language & literature credential is the master’s degree: 12 of the 22 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to hebrew 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 hebrew language & literature degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 5 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 12 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 5 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to hebrew 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 Hebrew 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 Hebrew Teacher, Language Teacher, ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor) and Bilingual Teacher.
The occupation related to hebrew 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% |
Hebrew Language & Literature graduates earn a median $48,355 one year after completing their program, $75,147 after four years and $73,123 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,355 |
| 4 years | $75,147 |
| 5 years | $73,123 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to hebrew 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 |
Hebrew Language & Literature has 4 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 460 degrees a year; the largest are Arabic Language and Literature (258), Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other (93) and Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (66). Browse all Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors or the full list of college majors.
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