Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Smith College
If you are interested in studying Foreign Languages & Linguistics, you may want to check out the program at Smith College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Smith College is in Northampton, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Smith College
Many students take online classes at Smith College. Of 2,857 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 203 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Smith College
Use these rankings to compare Smith College’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #16 of 22 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #16 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 366 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 363 |
Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Smith College
Those who finish Smith College’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,954 |
| 2 years | $28,019 |
| 3 years | $40,411 |
| 4 years | $43,192 |
| 5 years | $52,652 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Smith College earn a median of $43,192, compared with $50,277 for all Smith College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Smith College stands at $19,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates
Those who complete Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Smith College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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