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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 298 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in KY.

A Foreign Languages & Linguistics major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 264
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Kentucky

There are 15,140 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $56,200, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,231 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#3

Centre College

Danville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,426. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $44,830 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,828. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,625 a year. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $9,183. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,889 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. 79% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#8

Asbury University

Wilmore
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. An average student at Asbury will pay a net price of $22,376. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,752. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

#10

Berea College

Berea
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Graduates earn an average $30,747 after graduation. An average student at Berea will pay a net price of $5,222.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 12% $60,230
Interpreters and Translators 11% $44,960
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,250
Professors 7% $46,830
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Social Scientists 5% $71,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,493
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,156
Visual & Performing Arts 1,067
English Language & Literature 523
Philosophy & Religious Studies 105

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