by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 3 degrees and certificates in Economics and Foreign Language/Literature. Its 15 related occupations pay an average median salary of $87,427 a year.
A major in Economics and Foreign Language/Literature covers A Program With A General Synthesis Of Economics And The Language And Literature Of One Or More Countries Or Regions Or A Specialization Which Draws From Economics And The Language And Literature Of One Or More Countries Or Regions. Includes Instruction In Comparative Economic Systems, Econometrics, Economic Theory, Money And Banking Systems, International Economics, International Trade, Linguistics, Philology, And Translation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., economics and foreign language/literature is a popular field of study, with 3 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award economics and foreign language/literature degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 3.
All 3 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of economics and foreign language/literature degrees and certificates in the latest year (3 of 3). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1) and Hispanic or Latino (1), and international students earned 1.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to economics and foreign language/literature, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Computers and Electronics. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Expression.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long an economics and foreign language/literature degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 3 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to economics and foreign language/literature, at 42.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 42.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 26.3% |
| Master’s degree | 17.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.5% |
| Some college courses | 1.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.8% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
15 occupations are related to Economics and Foreign Language/Literature, with an average median salary of $87,427; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Professor, Assistant Professor, College Faculty Member and Associate Professor.
The occupation related to economics and foreign language/literature with the most projected jobs is Economics Teachers, Postsecondary, at 830,747.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 830,747 | 2.9% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 718,152 | 6.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 629,317 | 7.3% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 424,722 | 12.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to economics and foreign language/literature is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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