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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Colgate University

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Colgate University

If you are interested in studying Foreign Languages & Linguistics, you may want to check out the program at Colgate University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Colgate University sits in Hamilton, NY.

Online & Distance Learning at Colgate University

Colgate University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Colgate University

Rankings can help you compare Colgate University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Colgate University

Students who complete Colgate University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Colgate University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,895
2 years $47,260
3 years $51,701
4 years $65,215
5 years $79,583

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Colgate University take home a median $65,215, compared with $75,568 for all Colgate University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics earnings compared with all majors at Colgate University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Colgate University stands at $16,900.

Highest-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Graduates of the Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Colgate University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $39,815

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