Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Western Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Foreign Languages & Linguistics, consider the program at Western Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Washington University is in Bellingham, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Western Washington University
Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Western Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Western Washington University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 92 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #82 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 366 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #264 of 363 |
Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Western Washington University
Graduates of Western Washington University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,392 |
| 2 years | $28,811 |
| 3 years | $37,366 |
| 4 years | $42,170 |
| 5 years | $52,408 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Western Washington University report median earnings of $42,170, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Western Washington University is $19,510.
Highest-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates
Graduates of the Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Western Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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