Major · CIP 16.12

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

72 international students graduated in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the 2024–25 academic year. 267 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
72
International graduates, 2024–25
18 bachelor's · 35 master's · 14 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
267
Four-year schools that offer it
2
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Occupations related to Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Secondary School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationSOC 25-203163,500 openings a year · 2,063 LCA filings63,500−0.2%$72,0402,063
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Usually needs more education1,600 openings a year · 546 LCA filings1,600+0.2%$79,350546

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology