Linguistics at Western Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Linguistics, take a look at what Western Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Washington University sits in Bellingham, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 linguistics degrees were awarded at Western Washington University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Washington University
Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Linguistics graduates at Western Washington University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Linguistics graduates at Western Washington University are 74% women (23) and 26% men (8).
Linguistics Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University
Among the 31 bachelor’s linguistics degrees awarded at Western Washington University, 74% were women (23) and 26% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Linguistics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Linguistics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Linguistics Graduates
Graduates of the Linguistics program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Linguistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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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