Bachelor’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22,489 students earned their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and 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 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics is $29,747. 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 $25,760 and the high is $34,409.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics is $22,676. 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, $26,489 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $230.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. About 71.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,414 |
| Women | 16,075 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of foreign languages and linguistics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,293 |
| Black or African American | 995 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,192 |
| White | 12,456 |
| International Students | 893 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,660 |
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 980 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for foreign languages and linguistics students seekinga bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 344 bachelor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at BYU. About 41% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 274 bachelor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at UCLA. About 66% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 266 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Ohio State. About 66% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 264 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 251 bachelor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at UCSB. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 246 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UC Santa Cruz. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 246 bachelor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at U-M. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of California - Davis awarded 224 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 219 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 215 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UW Seattle. About 69% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 bachelor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at University of Arizona. Of these students, 77% were women and 56% 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 bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 75% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 179 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UMass Amherst. About 73% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 173 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 171 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UNM. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. 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. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 157 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and 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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 156 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and 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 $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UO. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UGA. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 11,607 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 5,401 |
| East Asian Languages | 1,596 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 1,120 |
| Germanic Languages | 1,077 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Visual & Performing Arts | 94,717 |
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*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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