Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Puget Sound
What traits are you looking for in a school for Foreign Languages & Linguistics, you may want to check out the program at University of Puget Sound. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Puget Sound is in Tacoma, WA.
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Studying Online at University of Puget Sound
University of Puget Sound primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at University of Puget Sound
Use these rankings to compare University of Puget Sound’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from University of Puget Sound
Students who complete University of Puget Sound’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 | $34,720 |
| 2 years | $30,047 |
| 3 years | $42,288 |
| 4 years | $54,353 |
| 5 years | $56,074 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Puget Sound take home a median $54,353, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Puget Sound comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates
Students who finish Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at University of Puget Sound work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.