Associate Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,468 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 | 18,886 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,377 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,957 |
| Associate Degree | 2,468 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,110 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 658 |
| Graduate Certificate | 282 |
Earnings of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics is $29,107. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,605 to a high of $29,609.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for foreign languages & linguistics majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. About 74.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 620 |
| Women | 1,848 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of foreign languages & linguistics associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 137 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,243 |
| White | 762 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 190 |
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 263 colleges that offer an associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. Of these students, 74% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American River graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,107.
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. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Pasadena City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,107.
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. About 71% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mt. San Antonio College foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,107.
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. About 63% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at Weber State University make a median salary of 29,107.
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. About 76% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Delta graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,107.
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. Of these students, 76% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at Bakersfield College make a median salary of 29,107.
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. Of these students, 79% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at Palomar College make a median salary of 29,107.
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. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Austin Community College District foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,107.
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, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Sierra College foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,107.
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. About 74% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at Golden West College make a median salary of 29,107.
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, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at Long Beach City College make a median salary of 29,107.
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. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at San Diego Mesa College make a median salary of 29,107.
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. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at Fullerton College make a median salary of 29,107.
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. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Antelope Valley College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,107.
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 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Grossmont College foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,107.
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, 75% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that South Texas College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,107.
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 80% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at College of the Sequoias make a median salary of 29,107.
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. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Fresno City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,107.
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. Of these students, 59% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Diablo Valley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,107.
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. Of these students, 65% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in foreign languages & linguistics at El Camino College make a median salary of 29,107.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to foreign languages & linguistics that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 354,442 |
| Social Sciences | 22,137 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 8,930 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7,439 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,138 |
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.
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