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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at North Carolina State University

33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities* (Bachelor's)

If you are interested in studying foreign languages & linguistics, you may want to check out the program at North Carolina State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and has a total student population of 36,042.

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.

NC State Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

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

Online Classes Are Available at NC State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

NC State does offer online education options in foreign languages & linguistics for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

NC State Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The foreign languages & linguistics major at NC State 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.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at NC State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at North Carolina State University.

NC State Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

73% Women

33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

For the most recent academic year available, 27% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.

About 59% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics at NC State 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 North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	38
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	10

NC State Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

50% Women

14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of foreign languages & linguistics master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 29% men graduate in foreign languages & linguistics each year. NC State does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 21% more men than average.

Of the students who received a foreign languages & linguistics master's degree from NC State, 57% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	8
International Students	4
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics

If you plan to be a foreign languages & 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 North Carolina State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	84

Careers That Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in foreign languages & 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 NC, the home state for North Carolina State University.

Occupation	Jobs in NC	Average Salary in NC
High School Teachers	25,240	$47,580
Professors	5,220	$70,590
English Language and Literature Professors	2,720	$64,080
Interpreters and Translators	1,770	$59,310
Social Scientists	1,130	$73,420

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
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