by our College Data Analytics TeamItalian Language & Literature was the 667th most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 368 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 10.1% reduction in Italian language degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 405.
This year's Best Italian Language & Literature Schools ranking compares 50 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom Italian language rankings further below.
A major in Italian language prepares you for careers in which talking to others to convey information effectively is crucial. Required skills include giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times and understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Italian language and literature degree applicants generally need have finished high school or their GED. Many schools may also have GPA and SAT/ACT score minimums that must be met. Specific Italian language careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
There are various different levels of Italian language degrees. Italian Language & Literature programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest Italian language degree you can get. How long it takes to complete some common Italian language degree levels is shown below.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
A doctor's degree is the most common level of education achieved by those in careers related to Italian language, with approximately 36.7% of workers getting one. People currently working in careers related to Italian language tend obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | 37.8% |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30.1% |
| Master’s Degree | 21.7% |
| Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 5.6% |
| Post-Master’s Certificate | 4.3% |
62.8% of Italian language workers have at least a master's. The chart below shows what degree level those who work in Italian language and literature have obtained.
This of course varies depending on which Italian language career you choose.
Want a job when you graduate with your Italian language degree? Italian Language & Literature careers are expected to grow 15.7% between 2016 and 2026.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to Italian language and literature.
| Occupation Name | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | 80,300 | 17.7% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Professors | 39,100 | 11.7% |
As you might expect, salaries for Italian language graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Salaries for Italian language and literature graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers Italian language grads often go into.
| Occupation Name | Median Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Professors | $79,160 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $55,230 |
With over 230 different Italian language degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased Italian language school rankings to help you with this.
One of 6 majors within the Romance Languages area of study, Italian Language & Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Spanish Language & Literature | 11,092 |
| French Language & Literature | 2,544 |
| General Hispanic & Latin American Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics | 445 |
| General Romance Languages | 294 |
| Other Romance Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics | 180 |
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