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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Valparaiso University

If you are interested in studying foreign languages and linguistics, you may want to check out the program at Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Valpo is located in Valparaiso, Indiana and has a total student population of 3,122. In 2021, 22 foreign languages and linguistics majors received their bachelor's degree from Valpo.

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.

Valpo Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Valpo Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the foreign languages and linguistics progam at Valpo 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 Valpo 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 Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 135
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 158
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 161
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Basic Certificate Schools 187
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools 219

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at Valpo

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

Valpo Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

77% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Valpo. About 23% were men and 77% were women.

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About 55% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics at Valpo are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 1% 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 Valparaiso University 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 8
White 12
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Valpo 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 Valparaiso University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Valparaiso University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages 17
Germanic Languages 4
Classical Languages & Literature 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 IN, the home state for Valparaiso University.

Occupation Jobs in IN Average Salary in IN
High School Teachers 19,690 $53,030
Interpreters and Translators 870 $41,700
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 510 $72,500
Social Scientists 180 $82,010

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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