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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 329 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in DC.

In this state, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 19th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 188
Master’s Degree 76
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 36
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 36
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in District of Columbia

9,340 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $93,730, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108.

#2

Gallaudet University

Washington
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. 53% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,801 after graduation.

#5

American University

Washington
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $40,088.

#6

Howard University

Washington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $41,388. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 12% $64,110
Interpreters and Translators 12% $98,850
Professors 10% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $91,510
Social Scientists 1% $100,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Theology & Religious Vocations 340
English Language & Literature 246
Philosophy & Religious Studies 210
Liberal Arts & Humanities 145
Visual & Performing Arts 24

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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