Hispanic and Latin American Languages Literatures and Linguistics Major

Description: A program that focuses on the languages and literatures of the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking areas of the world, including the Iberian, Latin American, and Lusophone worlds. Includes instruction in Spanish and Portuguese language and linguistics; regional and Latin American dialects; and Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish American, Luso-Brazilian, and Chicano literature. Is Hispanic and Latin American Languages Literatures and Linguistics the right major for you?
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Hispanic and Latin American Languages Literatures and Linguistics Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$49,790

Median Hourly Wage

$23.94*

Total Employed Nationally

44,200


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.