Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Northeastern University
If you plan to study foreign languages and linguistics, take a look at what Northeastern University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Northeastern is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 22,905. Of the 4,358 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in 2021, 20 of them were foreign languages and linguistics majors.
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.
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Northeastern Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Northeastern Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks foreign languages and linguistics programs across the country. The following shows how Northeastern 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 Northeastern 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 306 |
| Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 977 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at Northeastern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at Northeastern University.
Northeastern Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program
About 55% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics at Northeastern are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 5% 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 Northeastern University with a bachelor's in foreign languages and linguistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Northeastern University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 12 |
| American Sign Language | 6 |
| Romance Languages | 2 |
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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 MA, the home state for Northeastern University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 2,780 | $80,450 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 2,140 | $55,600 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Professors | 1,580 | $84,890 |
| Social Scientists | 430 | $80,210 |
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 (User:Piotrus) under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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