Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

What traits are you looking for in a foreign languages and linguistics school? To help you decide if Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's foreign languages and linguistics program.

IUPUI is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and approximately 29,390 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 25 foreign languages and linguistics majors received their bachelor's degree from IUPUI.

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.

IUPUI 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

IUPUI Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the foreign languages and linguistics progam at IUPUI compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The foreign languages and linguistics major at IUPUI 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	147
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools	190

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from IUPUI. This makes it the #148 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at IUPUI

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

IUPUI Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from IUPUI. About 28% were men and 72% were women.

About 72% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics at IUPUI are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	18
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

IUPUI Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 60% of foreign languages and linguistics master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in foreign languages and linguistics each year. IUPUI does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 32% more men than average.

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

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

IUPUI also has a doctoral program available in foreign languages and linguistics. In 2021, 0 student 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 table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages	20
American Sign Language	8
Germanic Languages	2
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	1

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 IN, the home state for Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.

Occupation	Jobs in IN	Average Salary in IN
High School Teachers	19,690	$53,030
Interpreters and Translators	870	$41,700
Foreign Language and Literature Professors	510	$72,500
Social Scientists	180	$82,010

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 Daderot under License

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