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Language Translation at University of Iowa

If you plan to study Language Translation, consider the program at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 language translation degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Online Class Availability at University of Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Language Translation graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Language Translation graduates at University of Iowa are 56% women (9) and 44% men (7).

Language Translation Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 3 bachelor’s language translation graduates at University of Iowa, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Language Translation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

Language Translation Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 12 master’s language translation degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Language Translation master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 8% of Language Translation master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 24%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Language Translation Graduates

Graduates of the Language Translation program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Language Translation majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
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

More about our data sources and methodologies.