Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Focuses on the languages used in ancient, medieval, and modern Iran and its border regions, including modern Persian, Avestan/Old Persian, and related modern and extinct languages. Covers applications of modern Persian and other languages in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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- Iranian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Focuses on the languages used in ancient, medieval, and modern Iran and its border regions, including modern Persian, Avestan/Old Persian, and related modern and extinct languages. Covers applications of modern Persian and other languages in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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- Median pay
- $60,170
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.0%
- Job openings a year
- 6,000
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- Hiring change through 2035
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Military Academy NY | 4 | 14% | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park MD | 3 | 45% | $10,000 |