African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
A program that focuses on one or more of the languages native to the African continent, including, but not limited to, Bantu languages, Nilo-Saharan languages, Niger-Congo languages, Khoisan languages, and the Chadic and Ethiopic languages of the Hamito-Semitic language family. Includes instruction in philology, dialects, and oral and written literatures.
- Schools offering
- 4
- Annual completions
- 1
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that focuses on one or more of the languages native to the African continent, including, but not limited to, Bantu languages, Nilo-Saharan languages, Niger-Congo languages, Khoisan languages, and the Chadic and Ethiopic languages of the Hamito-Semitic language family. Includes instruction in philology, dialects, and oral and written literatures.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpreters and translators | $59k | +1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $77k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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