by our College Data Analytics TeamBengali Language & Literature (CIP 16.0704) is part of the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field of study, alongside 7 related programs, but no U.S. college reported bengali language & literature graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 2 related occupations pay an average median salary of $46,221 a year.
A major in Bengali Language & Literature involves the study of Bengali Language And Literature. A Program That Focuses On The Bengali Language (Bangla) And Related Dialects. Includes Instruction In Philology; Dialects; And Applications In 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 bengali 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 bengali 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 Bengali 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 French Instructor, French Teacher, ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor) and Chinese Instructor.
The occupation related to bengali 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 bengali 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 |
Bengali Language & Literature has 2 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 21 degrees a year; the largest are South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other (14) and South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (7). Browse all Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 14 |
| South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 |
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