In some countries classics are still widely taught in middle school/high school (as in about 10% of the population taking up Latin). Where I was brought up (Fla

In some countries classics are still widely taught in middle school/high school (as in about 10% of the population taking up Latin). Where I was brought up (Flanders) I'd guess over 50% of people with an advanced degree took up Latin, maybe 5-10% Greek. In certain circles not taking up Latin and/or Greek means you were either not smart enough to do so or you were uncultured. So anyone "cultured" with a CS/engineering degree took up Latin.