Hebrew Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Hebrew language. Includes instruction in philology; Biblical Hebrew (including Pre- and Post-Exilic scripts); Modern Hebrew; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 3
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $75k
About this major
A program that focuses on the Hebrew language. Includes instruction in philology; Biblical Hebrew (including Pre- and Post-Exilic scripts); Modern Hebrew; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
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
$75k
Top colleges for Hebrew 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston, SC | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis, MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | New York, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Binghamton University | Vestal, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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