Russian Language and Literature Degree

The Russian Language and Literature college degree track is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the culture, politics, and history of Russian Americans. Russia is the most widely spoken dialect in Eurasia and the most spoken of the Slavic languages. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer russian language and literature degrees.

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Bucknell University

101 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

Bucknell University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Bucknell University is nearly 3,600 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1820 to 2100 on the SAT, or 27 to 31 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Admission to Bucknell University is considered highly competitive, with only 30% of students who applied on average being admitted each year. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $48,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,700 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Bucknell University Bison participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Career Options for Graduates

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $49080

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).