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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in California

6,190 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in California

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,014
Associate Degree 1,847
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 713
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 713
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 713
Master’s Degree 350
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 142
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 108
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 108
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

In California, a foreign languages and linguistics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of foreign languages and linguistics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.2%
  • White: 25.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in California

In this state, there are 136,390 people employed in jobs related to a foreign languages and linguistics degree, compared to 1,421,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in California

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $80,510 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

337 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032.

270 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,496 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,252.

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,768. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,930. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,845.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $11,822. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. 62% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

#10

American River College

Sacramento
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,873 a year. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in CA

Some of the careers foreign languages and linguistics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $106,790
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $100,790
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to foreign languages and linguistics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 52,773
Visual & Performing Arts 22,397
English Language & Literature 7,609
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2,393
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,102

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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