Latin Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Latin language and literature from its origins through its decline and its current ecclesiastical usage, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in philology, related Italic dialects, Late Roman and Medieval Latin, and modern Church Latin.
- Schools offering
- 71
- Annual completions
- 25
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $50k
About this major
A program that focuses on the Latin language and literature from its origins through its decline and its current ecclesiastical usage, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in philology, related Italic dialects, Late Roman and Medieval Latin, and modern Church Latin.
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 Latin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Haverford College | Haverford, PA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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