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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 734 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in GA.

A Foreign Languages & Linguistics major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 614
Master’s Degree 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 32
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 32
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 50.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Georgia

There are 32,920 people in the state and 1,421,940 people in the nation working in foreign languages and linguistics jobs.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $61,650, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $34,072.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571. In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $39,820. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,659 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Georgia Tech will pay a net price of $14,974.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 72% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,240.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,312 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,444. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,199 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,250 after graduation.

#10

Augusta University

Augusta
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 23% $55,250
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 18% $55,660
English Language and Literature Professors 17% $65,730
Professors 15% $0
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Social Scientists 10% $83,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 7,724
Visual & Performing Arts 4,322
English Language & Literature 1,179
Theology & Religious Vocations 625
Philosophy & Religious Studies 357

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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