What Can I Do With a Major In Latin?
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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Professional Associations/Resources
- Foreign Policy Association
- International Association for Greek Philosophy
- American Society of Greek and Latin Epigraphy
- American Association of Museums
- Association of Ancient Historians
- American Society of Papyrologists
- The Greek Institute
- National Association for Museum Exhibition
- American Library Association
- American Philological Association
- The Classical Association of the Midwest & South
- The American Numismatic Society
- The Center for Ancient Studies
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 |
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) |
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