Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Florida International University

Every foreign languages and linguistics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the foreign languages and linguistics program at Florida International University stacks up to those at other schools.

FIU is located in Miami, Florida and has a total student population of 58,836. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 students received a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from FIU.

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.

FIU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Doctorate Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

FIU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks foreign languages and linguistics programs across the country. The following shows how FIU 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 FIU 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 Master’s Degree Schools	114
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools	203

In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from FIU. This makes it the #114 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at FIU

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

FIU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 foreign languages and linguistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	19
White	5
International Students	66
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

FIU Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from FIU in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in foreign languages and linguistics each year. FIU does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 9% more men than average.

In the foreign languages and linguistics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of degree recipients. That is 48% better than the national average.*

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

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

FIU also has a doctoral program available in foreign languages and linguistics. In 2021, 7 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics

If you plan to be a foreign languages and linguistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Florida International University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages	105
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	4

Related Majors

• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• English Language & Literature
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

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 FL, the home state for Florida International University.

Occupation	Jobs in FL	Average Salary in FL
High School Teachers	47,960	$54,120
Professors	16,250	$61,440
Interpreters and Translators	3,720	$49,300
English Language and Literature Professors	2,590	$66,720
Social Scientists	1,540	$78,510

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 Comayagua99 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.