Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Wofford College
If you plan to study Foreign Languages & Linguistics, take a look at what Wofford College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, SC.
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Studying Online at Wofford College
Wofford College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Wofford College
Use these rankings to compare Wofford College’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #239 of 366 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 363 |
Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Wofford College
Those who finish Wofford College’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,197 |
| 2 years | $34,526 |
| 3 years | $43,254 |
| 4 years | $60,531 |
| 5 years | $54,450 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Wofford College take home a median $60,531, compared with $58,388 for all Wofford College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Wofford College is $25,269.
Highest-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates
Graduates of the Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Wofford College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.