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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Connecticut

342 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 226
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.6%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Connecticut

16,790 people in the state and 1,421,940 in the nation are employed in jobs related to foreign languages and linguistics.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Connecticut

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $76,980 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UCONN will pay a net price of $22,974.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,296.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,806 a year.

#4

Trinity College

Hartford
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 85% of the teachers are full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Connecticut College

New London
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU. This public school has an average net price of $20,830. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

In their early career, Fairfield U grads earn an average salary of $66,244. An average student at Fairfield U will pay a net price of $36,633. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

#8

Wesleyan University

Middletown
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,813. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,081 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,290.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,228 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,443 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in CT

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

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 11% $46,710
Social Scientists 6% $78,670
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $85,960
Professors 5% $0
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 4% $71,060
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,207
Visual & Performing Arts 1,531
English Language & Literature 666
Philosophy & Religious Studies 271
Theology & Religious Vocations 254

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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