Major:
Foreign Languages and Literatures Major

Description: A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the basic/elementary level.

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Salary Info:


MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE: $55,990
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE: $26.92*

TOTAL EMPLOYEED NATIONALLY: 1,053,140

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Foreign Languages and Literatures?

•Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

•Interpreters and Translators

•Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

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