Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Oregon
UO is located in Eugene, Oregon and approximately 21,752 students attend the school each year. Of the 4,533 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Oregon in 2021, 152 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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UO 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
UO Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the foreign languages and linguistics progam at UO 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 UO 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 Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Certificate Schools | 7 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Certificate Schools | 17 |
| Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Certificate Schools | 19 |
| 19 | |
| Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 19 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 174 |
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UO. This makes it the #41 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 13 students who received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at UO
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at University of Oregon.
UO Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 8% 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 University of Oregon with a bachelor's in foreign languages and linguistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 75 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
UO Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in foreign languages and linguistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
UO also has a doctoral program available in foreign languages and linguistics. In 2021, 13 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Oregon. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 93 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 54 |
| East Asian Languages | 38 |
| Germanic Languages | 9 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 3 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- 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 OR, the home state for University of Oregon.
| Occupation | Jobs in OR | Average Salary in OR |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 10,390 | $72,640 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 1,210 | $50,090 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 820 | $76,450 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Professors | 470 | $72,020 |
| Social Scientists | 450 | $76,420 |
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
- Image Credit: By Visitor7 under License
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