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Major · Foreign Languages

Polish Language and Literature

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

Schools offering
5
Annual completions
5
Typical degree level
Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr)
$69k

About this major

A program that focuses on the Polish language. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; literature; 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
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.

Median 5-year earnings

$69k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Polish 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 Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 0 4 4
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 0 1 1
University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL 0 0 0
Harvard University Cambridge, MA 0 0 0
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA 0 0 0
Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Polish Language and Literature degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Interpreters and translators, Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary.
Is a Polish 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 Polish Language and Literature?
5 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 5 students a year combined.