Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Boston University

If you plan to study foreign languages and linguistics, take a look at what Boston University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 32,718. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students received a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Boston U.

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.

Boston U Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

• Undergrad Certificate in Foreign Languages & Linguistics (1 - 4 Years)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Doctorate Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Boston U Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks foreign languages and linguistics programs across the country. The following shows how Boston U performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The foreign languages and linguistics major at Boston U is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools	52

In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Boston U. This makes it the #81 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at Boston U

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at Boston University.

Boston U Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 foreign languages and linguistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women. The typical foreign languages and linguistics bachelor's degree program is made up of only 28% men. So male students are more repesented at Boston U since its program graduates 8% more men than average.

About 53% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics at Boston U are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in foreign languages and linguistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	25
International Students	6
Other Races/Ethnicities	5

Boston U Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 31% of foreign languages and linguistics master's degrees went to men and 69% went to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in foreign languages and linguistics each year. Boston U does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 2% more men than average.

Of the students who received a foreign languages and linguistics master's degree from Boston U, 54% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in foreign languages and linguistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	7
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Boston U also has a doctoral program available in foreign languages and linguistics. In 2021, 6 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Boston University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	36
Romance Languages	18
East Asian Languages	8
Classical Languages & Literature	2
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages	1
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages	1

Related Majors

• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• English Language & Literature
• Theology & Religious Vocations
• Visual & Performing Arts

Careers That Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in foreign languages and 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 MA, the home state for Boston University.

Occupation	Jobs in MA	Average Salary in MA
High School Teachers	26,420	$80,020
English Language and Literature Professors	2,780	$80,450
Interpreters and Translators	2,140	$55,600
Foreign Language and Literature Professors	1,580	$84,890
Social Scientists	430	$80,210

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.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Cmcnicoll at English Wikipedia under License

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