American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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#1

#1 Best College for American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the U.S.

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$2,770

Median Starting Salary

$52,800

#2

#2 Best College for American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI

the University of Hawaii at Hilo is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

920–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$13,867

Median Starting Salary

$50,155

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About American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

A program that focuses on one or more of the languages native to the Western Hemisphere, with an emphasis on American Indian languages, but including other Native American languages. Includes instruction in philology; oral and written literatures; Inuit and Aleut languages; Hawaiian; North American language families, including, but not limited to, Algonkian, Athabascan, Siouan, Muskogean, Iroquoian, Yuman, Mayan, Zapotecan, and Uto-Aztecan; South American language families, including, but not limited to, Andean-Equatorial, Ge-Pano-Carib, and Macro-Chibchan; and other minor languages.

Of the 15 American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, women make up 67% percent and men make up 33% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Hawaii has more students being awarded a degree in American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics than any other state in the US? In fact, Hawaii awarded 13 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics is $43,120.

Popularity of American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics majors include Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Interpreters and Translators. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics can prepare you for are Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Interpreters and Translators and Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
15
Female Students
10 (66%)
Male Students
5 (33%)

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