Foreign Languages & Linguistics at American River College
American River is located in Sacramento, California and approximately 25,422 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Foreign Languages & Linguistics section at the bottom of this page.
American River Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Foreign Languages & Linguistics (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
American River Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at American River
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at American River College.
American River Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate’s Program
American River does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in foreign languages & linguistics graduates 10% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from American River College with a associate's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics
If you plan to be a foreign languages & linguistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from American River College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 70 |
| American Sign Language | 27 |
| Romance Languages | 5 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- History
- English Language & Literature
Careers That Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads May Go Into
A degree in foreign languages & linguistics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for American River College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 9,310 | $58,180 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 6,470 | $114,110 |
| Social Scientists | 4,950 | $78,970 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Professors | 2,700 | $114,690 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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