Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
A general program that focuses on one or more of the Slavic languages of Central and Eastern Europe. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Schools offering
- 15
- Annual completions
- 18
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $69k
About this major
A general program that focuses on one or more of the Slavic languages of Central and Eastern Europe. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
$69k
Top colleges for Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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