Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Arkansas

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

UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and has a total student population of 27,562. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 students received a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UARK.

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.

UARK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

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

UARK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

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

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The foreign languages and linguistics major at UARK 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools	62
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	359

In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UARK. This makes it the #114 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at UARK

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

UARK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UARK. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.

About 70% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics at UARK 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 University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in foreign languages and linguistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	11
White	45
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	4

UARK Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UARK. About 63% were men and 38% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in foreign languages and linguistics each year. UARK does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 34% more men than average.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas 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	3
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

UARK also has a doctoral program available in foreign languages and linguistics. In 2021, 1 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics

If you plan to be a foreign languages and linguistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Arkansas. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages	47
Germanic Languages	9
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages	5
Classical Languages & Literature	5
Foreign Language, Literature & Linguistics (Other)	5
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	2

Related Majors

• 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 AR, the home state for University of Arkansas.

Occupation	Jobs in AR	Average Salary in AR
High School Teachers	11,480	$51,780
Professors	920	$57,420
English Language and Literature Professors	610	$56,320
Social Scientists	150	$71,970
Foreign Language and Literature Professors	130	$66,410

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 Brandonrush under License

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