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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Alabama

285 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

A Foreign Languages & Linguistics major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Alabama

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 254
Master’s Degree 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a foreign languages and linguistics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of foreign languages and linguistics majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Alabama

There are 20,990 people in the state and 1,421,940 people in the nation working in foreign languages and linguistics jobs.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Alabama

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $51,180 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $20,917. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,695 a year. A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,018.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,826. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,829 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,271 a year. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at TROY. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,791 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Samford University

Birmingham
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,072.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

A typical student attending UAH will pay a net price of $17,208. 67% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Oakwood University

Huntsville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in AL

Some of the careers foreign languages and linguistics majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 10% $56,940
Interpreters and Translators 9% $38,630
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $56,290
Professors 6% $19,900
High School Teachers 3% $51,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to foreign languages and linguistics.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,890
Visual & Performing Arts 1,142
English Language & Literature 640
Philosophy & Religious Studies 192
Theology & Religious Vocations 168

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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