### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Italian Language and Literature is not only a valuable choice, but naturally a required first step for pupils endeavoring to begin a career as an italian novelist, an italian linguistics researcher, or an italian translator. In fact, italian language and literature is a very rare major ranking as the 327th most popular major. Last academic year alone, there were 289 italian language and literature diplomas received. In-state tuition for italian language and literature at private institutions is, on average, 4.1 times more expensive than their public rivals.

 With only 114 schools offering italian language and literature you may have limited options as to the institutions that will have an option for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other italian language and literature students, look at schools in New York which have the most students admitted to italian language and literature annually. Zooming out, the top region to pursue italian language and literature is in the Mid East region with [Binghamton University](/colleges/binghamton-university), [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college), and [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to study italian language and literature is the Atlantic Coast Conference with [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university), [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame), and [University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus](/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus) representing the conference. On that topic, our choice for the best school for italian language and literature is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The best school might not actually be the 'best' school for every student. There can be a bunch of perspectives to consider when choosing college. External stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would sway your thoughts on where to go to college. Here at Authority, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which italian language and literature college has the top campus, the answer is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If you are very interested in which college boasts the finest campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our selection of the school with the best student life for italian language and literature is [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame). Curious why? Keep reading to learn more about our top choices. Some of our decisions just might shock you.

 If price is a primary factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college). [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college)&nbspis the most expensive school for italian language and literature, at least regarding out of state students. We have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the expense at [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you might care to know that italian language and literature is the 129th most expensive major in the US, with an average bill of $35,800. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for italian language and literature nationally is Indiana demonstrated with a cost of $55,046 at the main college in Indiana University of Notre Dame. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the country for italian language and literature is the Great Lakes region which is best demonstrated with [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame) with a cost of $55,046, and [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison) with a cost of $36,333.

 Our cheapest region for italian language and literature is the Southeast region which is represented by [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) with a cost of $19,084. More optimistically, the most affordable university for italian language and literature is [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college). Authority.org's full list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying around $13,100 for a degree in italian language and literature. That cost inflates by a lot to an average of $33,200 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. Our choice for the university with the best value for italian language and literature: [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). On this page you can see our comprehensive list of the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this section is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for italian language and literature majors differ widely, but two years after finishing the degree students will regularly earn around $53,400. There is a lot of variation in pay; top positions can bring in up to $97,800. Even straight out of school, the lowest earning opportunities within the italian language and literature field make $29,500, which isn't that bad. The highest earning graduates from italian language and literature attended [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of italian language and literature falls below average, arriving in the 35th percentile of all programs. The school with the highest composite diversity for italian language and literature is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Italian Language and Literature only is in the 44th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 28th percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest proportion, 70%, of scholars majoring in italian language and literature. Additionally, 64% of scholars pursuing an italian language and literature major are women.

 The median ranking for italian language and literature professors is 4.4 stars, which is 10% higher than the median for every major; which is a fairly good score. If you are searching for the most popular italian language and literature instructor nationally, look no further than Andrea Dini at [Montclair State University](/colleges/montclair-state-university). It might come as a surprise, but the highest ranked italian language and literature instructors according to students come from [Montclair State University](/colleges/montclair-state-university). As we incorporate data other than simply rankings it becomes clear that the college with comprehensively the best professors for italian language and literature is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). You will find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult university to get into for italian language and literature is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a general list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we do hope you understand that looking at university with a lens mainly informed by superlatives can cause issues. We encourage you to look at some of our more focused pages on different colleges and read a few of Authority's background articles on useful things to think about as you continue your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Italian language and literature is the 327th most popular degree in America, with 289 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #328 [Botany](/rankings/best-colleges-for-botany).

 The degree is offered at a total of 114 colleges across the nation, and is the 148th most widely offered degree. Given that italian language and literature is offered at 38% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that a shade north of five ninths of colleges offering italian language and literature are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most italian language and literature graduates, largely led by [Binghamton University](/colleges/binghamton-university), while it’s the Atlantic Coast Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [Binghamton University](/colleges/binghamton-university) and [University at Buffalo](/colleges/university-at-buffalo).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more italian language and literature graduates than [City College of San Francisco](/colleges/city-college-of-san-francisco), which graduated 13 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study italian language and literature). More students studied italian language and literature as a percentage of total students at [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Italian language and literature is the 129th most expensive major in the US, with a median cost of $35,830 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #130, [Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering](rankings/best-colleges-for-mechatronics-robotics-and-automation-engineering), with a median cost of $35,454).

 The Great Lakes have the most expensive colleges with excellent italian language and literature programs led by [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame) with an annual cost of $55,046. Indiana is the most expensive state for italian language and literature also led by [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 75.34% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 37.6% less than the median private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [Vassar College](/colleges/vassar-college), which is the 7th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [CUNY Hunter College](/colleges/cuny-hunter-college). It costs just $14,880 per year and is its italian language and literature program is ranked #12. Another more affordable option would be #17, [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) in Leon County, FL with a cost of $4,022 for in-state students and $16,540 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a huge investment for most undergraduates. It is important to make sure you justify your spend. We wish for the following career and income insights to aid you in making an informed decision when picking your major.

 The average Italian Language and Literature alumni brings home a starting income of $33,071 per year (bottom 32%). With experience in their vocations, they can bring in as high as $97,804 a year to as little as $29,498, but average around $53,413. Just so you know, that's 38% above the United States' average.

 The most common job placement for an Italian Language and Literature graduate is Consultant, which for the most part make near $56,000; next are Data Analyst and High School Teacher, which by and large earn near $51,000 and $34,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Italian Language and Literature graduates is The Mid East. MA has the most well paid Italian Language and Literature alumni of any state. The best paid conference for Italian Language and Literature graduates is New England Small College Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Italian Language and Literature: Median Professor Rating: 4.4 / 5, which is Top 50.

 Professors oftentimes have a crucial influence your college experience, regardless of your major. A thought-provoking instructor can provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Conversely, an unpleasant professor can bring unnecessary anxiety or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Italian Language and Literature boast a median student rating of 4.4 out of 5, which puts these professors in 46th place in the US based on student satisfaction. For context that's 10% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Italian Language and Literature professors slightly edged-out those from ["Air Transportation"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-air-transportation), whereas ["Chinese Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-chinese-studies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Italian Language and Literature.

 Now for some statistics about Italian Language and Literature professors. Colleges located in remote towns tend to have the best Italian Language and Literature professors. The North Coast Athletic Conference has the highest rated Italian Language and Literature professors. The Rocky Mountains region has the highest rated Italian Language and Literature professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Italian Language and Literature professors than private colleges. Finally, Missouri has the highest rated Italian Language and Literature professors in the nation.

 Andrea Dini, professor at [Montclair State University](/colleges/montclair-state-university)&nbspin Montclair, NJ is the most popular Italian Language and Literature professor in the US. Riccardo Antonangeli, instructor at [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspin New York, NY is the highest rated Italian Language and Literature professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an awfully impactful time of one's life; it's an occasion for individual progress and evolution. Undergrads try to capture who they hope to become and cultivate the imperative skills to become a successful adult. But growth goes beyond the classroom - the conversations one has with their schoolmates, the life lesson received from an old instructor, the exposure to a different take on things. As such, finding a diverse college tremendously enriches what you gain from your time in university.

 Italian Language and Literature is a less ethnically diverse focus than average\*. 70% of the nation's Italian Language and Literature majors are white students, followed by latino students (12%), students of other races\*\*(12%), and asian students (4%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles)&nbspin Los Angeles, CA.

 In addition, Italian Language and Literature significatly skews female, with 64% of students majoring in Italian Language and Literature identifying as women. [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) in Tallahassee, FL has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is financial diversity. Italian Language and Literature ranks fairly close to the middle of the pack for wealth diversity (56th percentile). 30% of its majors come from very high income households, 16% are from families that bring in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 25% grew up in families with a sub $30,000 income. [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) is the most fiscally diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Italian Language and Literature. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Pacific-12 Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 4%
* Black: 3%
* Latino: 12%
* White: 70%
* Other: 12%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 36%
* Female: 64%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 25%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 30%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 65%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 8%


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