Korean Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Korean language. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Schools offering
- 15
- Annual completions
- 67
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $52k
About this major
A program that focuses on the Korean language. Includes instruction in philology; 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
$52k
Top colleges for Korean 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 | 21 | 21 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles, CA | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| University of California-Irvine | Irvine, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Austin Community College District | Austin, TX | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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