Italian Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Schools offering
- 133
- Annual completions
- 116
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $57k
About this major
A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications in 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
$57k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$49k
Bachelor's
$57k
Top colleges for Italian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park, PA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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