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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Kansas

253 Foreign Languages & Linguistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 190
Master’s Degree 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Associate Degree 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.4%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Kansas

12,920 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 Kansas

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $61,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at KU.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at K -State. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,996 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending FHSU will pay a net price of $13,189.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. A typical student attending ESU will pay a net price of $14,794. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,179 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Washburn University. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,671 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,916. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Friends University. Graduates earn an average $38,504 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,217 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Graduates earn an average $39,168 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

#10

Baker University

Baldwin City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,374. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in KS

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

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 17% $67,280
Interpreters and Translators 13% $34,820
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,990
High School Teachers 5% $49,560
Social Scientists 4% $78,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,339
Visual & Performing Arts 920
English Language & Literature 289
Theology & Religious Vocations 188
Philosophy & Religious Studies 138

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