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2025 History and Language/Literature Degree Guide

History and Language/Literature Degrees in the United States

#393 Most Popular Major
3.0 Degrees Awarded
239 Schools Offering Degrees

History and Language/Literature was the 393rd most popular major in the 2021-2022 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 3 degrees in this year alone.

This year's Best History and Language/Literature Schools ranking compares 1 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of history and language/literature programs later in this article.

2025 Best Colleges for History and Language/Literature
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Bachelor's Degrees in History and Language/Literature

History and Language/Literature Degree Requirements

History and Language/Literature Degree Program Entry Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most history and language/literature degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. Specific history and language/literature careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.

History and Language/Literature Degree Types

There are many different history and language/literature degree levels. You can spend many years getting as high as a in history and language/literature to something that takes less time like a . Different history and language/literature degrees vary in how long they take.

Degree Credit Requirements Typical Program Length
Associate Degree 60-70 credits 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree 120 credits 4 years
Master’s Degree 50-70 credits 1-3 years
Doctorate Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation At least 4 years

Career Opportunities for A Degree In History and Language/Literature Graduate

History and Language/Literature Degree Salary Potential

As you might expect, salaries for history and language/literature graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.

Study Areas in History and Language/Literature

History and Language/Literature is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

History and Language/Literature Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
History and Language/Literature 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 31,307
Biological & Physical Science 30,032
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,114
International Studies 6,614
Nutrition Science 5,598

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