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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Illinois

1,009 Foreign Languages & Linguistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 701
Master’s Degree 135
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 44
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 44
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 44
Associate Degree 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.1%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Illinois

There are 53,370 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 Illinois

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $66,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $23,279.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,434. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

In their early career, Wheaton College Illinois grads earn an average salary of $46,794. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

#8

Augustana College

Rock Island
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 10% $43,100
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Social Scientists 3% $76,160
English Language and Literature Professors 2% $59,330
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $65,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 18,292
Visual & Performing Arts 5,502
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,796
English Language & Literature 1,599
Philosophy & Religious Studies 562

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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