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Associate Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

2,819 Yearly Graduations
$26,729 Median Salary
$7,000 Median Debt
An associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics is offered at 263 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 65% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.2% of foreign languages & linguistics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,819 people earned their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. This makes it the 29th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in foreign languages & linguistics at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 20,084
Basic Certificate 3,476
Master’s Degree 2,867
Associate Degree 2,819
Doctor’s Degree 1,041
Undergraduate Certificate 713
Graduate Certificate 236

Earnings of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics is $26,729. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,729 and the high is $26,729.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics is $7,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $7,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,000.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. About 77.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 638
Women 2,181
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The racial-ethnic distribution of foreign languages & linguistics associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 157
Black or African American 107
Hispanic or Latino 1,436
White 908
International Students 35
Other Races/Ethnicities 176
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There are 263 colleges that offer an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American River College

Sacramento, California
102 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for foreign languages & linguistics students seekingan associate degree is American River College. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from American River. About 79% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
93 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 59% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
83 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 67% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
78 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Weber State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from WSU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#5

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, California
72 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Joaquin Delta College. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Delta. Of these students, 83% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, California
71 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bakersfield College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Bakersfield College. About 68% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
68 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palomar College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 21,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Palomar College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

56 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Community College District comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Austin Community College District. About 77% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
45 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Sierra College. Of these students, 89% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, California
45 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Golden West College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Golden West College. Of these students, 76% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
45 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 60% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, California
41 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Mesa College. Roughly 20,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from San Diego Mesa College. Of these students, 59% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
40 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fullerton College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Fullerton College. About 68% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California
39 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Antelope Valley College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Antelope Valley College. About 82% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Grossmont College

El Cajon, California
38 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Grossmont College. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Grossmont College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#15

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
38 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Texas College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from South Texas College. Of these students, 94% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, California
37 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Sequoias. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from College of the Sequoias. About 72% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Fresno City College

Fresno, California
36 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fresno City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Fresno City College. About 76% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
36 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Diablo Valley. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#20

El Camino College

Torrance, California
35 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Camino College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics from El Camino College. About 70% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
1,092
940
492
198
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to foreign languages & linguistics that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
383,873
24,323
9,755
7,975
3,404

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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