Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
A program that focuses on one or more of the languages, literatures, and linguistics of the peoples of Scandinavia and associated Northern European island groups. Programs may involve multiple languages and language families, not be specific as to the name of the language(s) studied, or be otherwise undifferentiated.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 5
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $60k
About this major
A program that focuses on one or more of the languages, literatures, and linguistics of the peoples of Scandinavia and associated Northern European island groups. Programs may involve multiple languages and language families, not be specific as to the name of the language(s) studied, or be otherwise undifferentiated.
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 |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$60k
Top colleges for Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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