Associate Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,877 associate degrees were awarded to foreign languages and linguistics majors. 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 and linguistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22,489 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,120 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,909 |
| Associate Degree | 2,877 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,000 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 684 |
| Graduate Certificate | 254 |
Earnings of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in foreign languages and 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.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics is $22,273. 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, $25,136 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,409.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. About 78.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 624 |
| Women | 2,253 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of foreign languages and linguistics associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 131 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,386 |
| White | 1,021 |
| International Students | 45 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 198 |
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 263 colleges that offer an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
American River College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 associate degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at American River. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Pasadena City College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Pasadena City College awarded 93 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 associate degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Mt. SAC. About 77% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Weber State University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 associate degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at WSU. Of these students, 49% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The foreign languages and linguistics program at San Joaquin Delta College awarded 72 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bakersfield College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 associate degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Bakersfield College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Palomar College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 21,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Palomar College. Of these students, 76% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Community College District is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Austin Community College District awarded 56 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sierra College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Sierra College awarded 45 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Golden West College. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Golden West College. About 71% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Long Beach City College. Of these students, 53% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Mesa College. Roughly 20,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 associate degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at San Diego Mesa College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Fullerton College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Fullerton College. Of these students, 65% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Antelope Valley College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 associate degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Antelope Valley College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Grossmont College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Grossmont College. Of these students, 82% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Texas College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics from South Texas College. Of these students, 87% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of the Sequoias comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The foreign languages and linguistics program at College of the Sequoias awarded 37 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Fresno City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Fresno City College. Of these students, 83% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Diablo Valley College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Diablo Valley College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Camino College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their associate degree in foreign languages and linguistics from El Camino College. About 80% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Classical Languages & Literature | 3,843 |
| Romance Languages | 1,106 |
| American Sign Language | 1,008 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 492 |
| East Asian Languages | 170 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to foreign languages and linguistics that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 401,197 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 20,063 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,602 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1,616 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,083 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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