Modern Languages at Western Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Modern Languages, consider the program at Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 modern languages degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Western Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Modern Languages graduates at Western Illinois University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Modern Languages graduates at Western Illinois University are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Modern Languages Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University
Of the 7 bachelor’s modern languages degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Modern Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Modern Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, above the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Modern Languages Graduates
Graduates of the Modern Languages program at Western Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Modern Languages majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| 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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