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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Wyoming

Every foreign languages and linguistics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the foreign languages and linguistics program at University of Wyoming stacks up to those at other schools.

UW is located in Laramie, Wyoming and has a total student population of 11,829. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students received a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UW.

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.

UW 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

UW Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the foreign languages and linguistics progam at UW compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The foreign languages and linguistics major at UW 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
Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools 64
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Basic Certificate Schools 70
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools 177
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 486

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UW. This makes it the #178 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at UW

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

UW Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

79% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The foreign languages and linguistics program at UW awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.

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About 74% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics at UW 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 Wyoming with a bachelor's in foreign languages and linguistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 14
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

UW Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The foreign languages and linguistics program at UW awarded 3 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in foreign languages and linguistics each year. UW does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 38% more men than average.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 0
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

UW also has a doctoral program available in foreign languages and linguistics. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics

The following foreign languages and linguistics concentations are available at University of Wyoming. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Wyoming. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages 22

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 WY, the home state for University of Wyoming.

Occupation Jobs in WY Average Salary in WY
High School Teachers 1,850 $60,620
Professors 370 $52,800
English Language and Literature Professors 100 $61,140
Social Scientists 30 $67,870
Interpreters and Translators 30 $48,750

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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