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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

What traits are you looking for in a school for Foreign Languages & Linguistics, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater sits in Whitewater, WI.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Among 11,746 students, 2,618 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,824 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’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	$43,580
2 years	$35,416
3 years	$47,898
4 years	$46,775
5 years	$53,891

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater report median earnings of $46,775, compared with $54,862 for all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at $25,714.

Best-Paid Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Students who finish Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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