Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Greek language and literature from its origins through the fall of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in philology, Attic and Hellenistic dialects, Koine (Biblical) Greek, and Medieval or Byzantine Greek.
- Schools offering
- 52
- Annual completions
- 12
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $50k
About this major
A program that focuses on the Greek language and literature from its origins through the fall of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in philology, Attic and Hellenistic dialects, Koine (Biblical) Greek, and Medieval or Byzantine Greek.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $65k | -1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| 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.
Median 5-year earnings
$50k
Top colleges for Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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