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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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

UWM is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a total student population of 24,565. In 2021, 54 foreign languages and linguistics majors received their bachelor's degree from UWM.

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.

UWM Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
  • Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
  • Doctorate Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

UWM Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the foreign languages and linguistics progam at UWM 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 UWM 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
13
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 31
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools 65
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 75
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 94

In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UWM. This makes it the #65 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, making the school the #74 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at UWM

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

UWM Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

72% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of foreign languages and linguistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.

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About 72% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics at UWM 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 Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in foreign languages and linguistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 39
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

UWM Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

65% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 foreign languages and linguistics majors earned their master's degree from UWM. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in foreign languages and linguistics each year. UWM does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 7% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a foreign languages and linguistics master's degree from UWM, 53% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in foreign languages and linguistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 9
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

UWM also has a doctoral program available in foreign languages and linguistics. In 2021, 3 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 table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 41
Romance Languages 20
Germanic Languages 11
Classical Languages & Literature 4
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 1

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 WI, the home state for University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Occupation Jobs in WI Average Salary in WI
High School Teachers 20,070 $58,360
Professors 2,770 $76,130
Interpreters and Translators 1,070 $50,750
English Language and Literature Professors 820 $76,340
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 440 $73,400

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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