Native American Languages Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

The Native American Languages major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.

Within Linguistics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.

Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.

As part of Linguistics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC: 25-1124
Occupation: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$77,010
21,170
N/A
N/A
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
SOC: 25-2031
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$64,580
1,072,540
N/A
N/A
Interpreters and Translators
SOC: 27-3091
Occupation: Interpreters and Translators
$59,440
53,360
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Native American Languages

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

RoEdu™

959

Net Price

$17k

Earnings

$60k

University of Alaska Anchorage

RoEdu™

931

Net Price

$14k

Earnings

$57k

Syracuse University

RoEdu™

923

Net Price

$52k

Earnings

$66k

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

RoEdu™

855

Net Price

$17k

Earnings

$52k

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

RoEdu™

850

Net Price

$16k

Earnings

$51k