UGA Specific Information for Latin

A major in Latin provides students with an opportunity to pursue studies in Roman literature, history, archaeology, art, philosophy, and religion while concentrating on the Latin language. Latin is a major that offers opportunities for students to not only acquire language skills, but also gain scholarly tools, and an understanding of the literature, culture, and linguistic distinctives of the Latin language. Employment opportunities include teaching at the secondary level, non-teaching academic positions, museum, library, editorial work, travel and tourist industry, government positions in foreign-service, graduate school in classics, comparative literature, linguistics, history, and other fields (for University teaching positions). Other opportunities include careers in law, journalism, or business. Generally, students who select Latin further their studies in a graduate program such as an M.A. and / or Ph.D.



Class of 2022 Career Outcomes for Latin*

** Includes Self-Employed


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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2022 Latin majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
North Haven Public Schools Teacher
Pace Academy Latin Teacher
Pennridge School District Latin Teacher
Thales Academy 8th Grade Latin Teacher
* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2022 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2022 Latin majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
* denotes no responses received.