Doctor’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,000 doctor's degrees were awarded to foreign languages and linguistics majors. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. About 55.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 446 |
| Women | 554 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of foreign languages and linguistics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
| White | 382 |
| International Students | 365 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 113 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UChicago. Of these students, 49% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at IU Bloomington. Of these students, 51% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UCLA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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 35 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Columbia. About 52% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at UPenn. About 38% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 27 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Ohio State. Of these students, 52% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 44% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Yale. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from U-M. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UT Austin. Of these students, 45% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Georgetown. About 63% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. 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, 19 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 53% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Harvard.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at UMCP. About 83% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Binghamton University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Binghamton University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Princeton. Of these students, 41% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from University at Buffalo. About 53% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Stanford University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Cornell. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Literature | 427 |
| Romance Languages | 301 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 67 |
| East Asian Languages | 57 |
| Germanic Languages | 55 |
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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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