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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Arkansas

218 Foreign Languages & Linguistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 181
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Associate Degree 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 13,410 people employed in jobs related to a foreign languages and linguistics degree, compared to 1,421,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Arkansas

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $56,320 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Arkansas that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,410 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,240 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#5

Hendrix College

Conway
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,746. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $20,639. 100% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189.

#8

Lyon College

Batesville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,527 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU. This public school has an average net price of $11,721. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,627 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,902. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

University of the Ozarks

Clarksville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
836 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Ozarks. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Ozarks grads earn an average salary of $32,401.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in AR

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

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $50,990
Professors 11% $56,740
High School Teachers 9% $50,760
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 9% $52,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,205
Visual & Performing Arts 830
English Language & Literature 411
Theology & Religious Vocations 137
Philosophy & Religious Studies 67

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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