Foreign Languages & Linguistics Associate Degrees
There are 1,121 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about65% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 28,685 degrees were awarded toForeign Languages & Linguistics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Foreign Languages & Linguistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 625 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,361 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,709 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,629 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,120 |
Earnings of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics of $46,553 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,322 |
| 4 years | $46,553 |
| 5 years | $54,624 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 579 |
| Women | 1,782 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 803 | 34.0% |
| Asian | 118 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,127 | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 123 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 52 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 22 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,299 colleges that offer a associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The University of Texas at Austin tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 547 people received their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 304 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This school awarded 261 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 253 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 251 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 231 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 228 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 227 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This school awarded 200 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 178 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 171 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 167 associate degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2,111 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,385 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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