Economics and Foreign Language/Literature
A program with a general synthesis of economics and the language and literature of one or more countries or regions or a specialization which draws from economics and the language and literature of one or more countries or regions. Includes instruction in comparative economic systems, econometrics, economic theory, money and banking systems, international economics, international trade, linguistics, philology, and translation.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 3
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program with a general synthesis of economics and the language and literature of one or more countries or regions or a specialization which draws from economics and the language and literature of one or more countries or regions. Includes instruction in comparative economic systems, econometrics, economic theory, money and banking systems, international economics, international trade, linguistics, philology, and translation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Interpreters and translators | $59k | +1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $77k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Economists | $115k | +1.2% | Master's degree |
| Economics teachers, postsecondary | $120k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Economics and Foreign Language/Literature
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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