The knowledge gained from an Italian major in the Language and Literature concentration of Italian reading, composition, and conversation skills, as well as of Italian history, culture, fiction, and film, forms a strong career foundation. Graduates may work in interpretation, written translation, education, communications, business, or cultural promotion. This major also prepares students for graduate study in Italian, comparative literature, museum studies, or linguistics.
Italian, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. Following are career possibilities that may most closely relate to this major. Some of the career areas and job titles below may require an advanced degree or certificate.
Potential Career Areas:
- Translation
- Education
- Business
- Cultural promotion
- Historic preservation
- Tourism
- Intelligence
- Communications
Sample Employers:
- Schools
- Colleges and universities
- Businesses
- Museums
- Libraries
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Courts
- Travel/tourism boards
- Airlines
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Italian Teacher, Secondary
|
$35,000 - $53,200
|
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Italian Instructor, Postsecondary
|
$33,800 - $59,100
|
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Translator
|
$22,900 - $43,300
|
|
Book Conservator
|
$22,320 - $36,660
|
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Historic Preservationist
|
$25,670 - $54,530
|
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Tour Guide
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$30,000 - $60,000
|
|
Court Interpreter
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$21,000 - $62,000
|
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Passenger Service Agent
|
$17,000 - $45,000
|
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Advertising Copywriter
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$21,000 - $48,000
|
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Communications Specialist
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$40,000 - $85,000
|
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International Relations Officer
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$24,680 - $86,750
|
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Foreign Correspondent
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$28,162 - $43,292
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).