Bachelor’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 18,886 people earned their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. This makes it the 21st most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics is $32,036. 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 $27,138 and the high is $37,654.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics is $22,443. 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, $36,511 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,700.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,416 |
| Women | 13,470 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,194 |
| Black or African American | 744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,638 |
| White | 10,210 |
| International Students | 687 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,413 |
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 980 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Brigham Young University - Provo tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 344 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from BYU. Of these students, 49% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,036.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UCLA. About 64% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,036.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Ohio State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,036.
The 4th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UW - Madison. About 70% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 32,036.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UCSB. About 68% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Santa Barbara foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,036.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UC Santa Cruz. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that UC Santa Cruz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,036.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from U-M. About 71% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,036.
The 8th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UC Davis. Of these students, 75% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 32,036.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 65% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 32,036.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UW Seattle. Of these students, 64% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,036.
University of Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Arizona. Of these students, 66% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics at University of Arizona make a median salary of 32,036.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 77% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 32,036.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UMass Amherst. About 66% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 32,036.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from University of Virginia. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics at University of Virginia - Main Campus make a median salary of 32,036.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 69% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,036.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UNM. Of these students, 66% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,036.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UH Manoa. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that UH Manoa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,036.
The 18th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UT Austin. About 70% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin foreign languages & linguistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,036.
The 19th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UO. Of these students, 61% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,036.
The 20th most popular school in the country for foreign languages & linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from UGA. About 73% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,036.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Social Sciences | 140,768 |
| Communication & Journalism | 82,134 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 37,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 34,388 |
| History | 23,992 |
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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