Major · Foreign Languages

Hawaiian Language and Literature

A program that focuses on the Hawaiian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

Schools offering: 1
Annual completions: 15
Typical degree level: Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr): —

About this major

A program that focuses on the Hawaiian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

Section 3 · Careers

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

Section 4 · Earnings

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.

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Hawaiian 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
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Honolulu, HI	0	15	15

Section 7 · Explore sideways

Related majors to explore

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French Language and Literature

882 completions/yr

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

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589 completions/yr

Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Hawaiian Language and Literature degree?

Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, Interpreters and translators, Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary.

Is a Hawaiian Language and Literature associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?

This major is typically offered only at the bachelor's level.

How many colleges offer Hawaiian Language and Literature?

1 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 15 students a year combined.