Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Marquette 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 Marquette University stacks up to those at other schools.

Marquette is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and approximately 11,550 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 29 foreign languages and linguistics majors received their bachelor's degree from Marquette.

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.

Marquette Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

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

Marquette Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks foreign languages and linguistics programs across the country. The following shows how Marquette 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 Marquette 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
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools	36
	93
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools	212

In 2021, 1 student received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Marquette. This is the #213 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at Marquette

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

Marquette Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 29 foreign languages and linguistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Marquette, about 17% were men and 83% were women.

Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 12% more racial-ethnic minorities in its foreign languages and linguistics bachelor's program than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Marquette 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	10
White	14
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Marquette Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

The foreign languages and linguistics program at Marquette awarded 1 master's degree in 2020-2021.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Marquette 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	0
White	1
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Marquette 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

The following foreign languages and linguistics concentations are available at Marquette University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Marquette University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages	24
Classical Languages & Literature	3
Germanic Languages	2
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	1

Related Majors

• Theology & Religious Vocations
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• English Language & Literature
• 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 WI, the home state for Marquette University.

Occupation	Jobs in WI	Average Salary in WI
High School Teachers	20,070	$58,360
Professors	2,770	$76,130
Interpreters and Translators	1,070	$50,750
English Language and Literature Professors	820	$76,340
Foreign Language and Literature Professors	440	$73,400

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 scottfeldstein under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.