Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Washington University in St Louis

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

WUSTL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and approximately 15,449 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 87 foreign languages and linguistics majors received their bachelor's degree from WUSTL.

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.

WUSTL Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Doctorate Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

WUSTL Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

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

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The foreign languages and linguistics major at WUSTL 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
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools	22
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduate Certificate Schools	37
Most Focused Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools	85
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degree Schools	88

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics from WUSTL. This makes it the #88 most popular school for foreign languages and linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 11 students who received their doctoral degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at WUSTL

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

WUSTL Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 students earned a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from WUSTL. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.

About 54% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics at WUSTL are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in foreign languages and linguistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	9
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	47
International Students	4
Other Races/Ethnicities	11

WUSTL Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 foreign languages and linguistics majors earned their master's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	5
International Students	5
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

WUSTL also has a doctoral program available in foreign languages and linguistics. In 2021, 11 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics

The following foreign languages and linguistics concentations are available at Washington University in St Louis. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Washington University in St Louis. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages	42
Linguistics & Comparative Literature	25
East Asian Languages	22
Germanic Languages	10
Classical Languages & Literature	10
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages	2

Related Majors

• Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• English Language & Literature
• Visual & Performing Arts

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 MO, the home state for Washington University in St Louis.

Occupation	Jobs in MO	Average Salary in MO
High School Teachers	27,930	$54,280
Interpreters and Translators	980	$62,610
English Language and Literature Professors	970	$80,380
Social Scientists	270	$70,180
Foreign Language and Literature Professors	230	$80,020

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.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bachrach44 under License

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