Master’s Degrees in Modern Languages
Education Levels of Modern Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 199 people earned their master's degree in modern languages. This makes it the 357th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in modern languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,886 |
| Associate Degree | 325 |
| Master’s Degree | 199 |
| Basic Certificate | 68 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Modern Languages Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for modern languages majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in modern languages. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 136 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of modern languages master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 84 |
| International Students | 51 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Modern Languages Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in modern languages. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for modern languages students seekinga master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in modern languages from Georgia Tech. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Central Connecticut State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in modern languages. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in modern languages from CCSU. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in modern languages. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in modern languages from Texas Tech. About 69% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for modern languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in modern languages from NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for modern languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in modern languages from FAU. About 63% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in modern languages. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in modern languages from Mississippi State. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in modern languages. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in modern languages from Yale.
The 7th most popular school in the country for modern languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in modern languages from U of U. Of these students, 79% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in modern languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in modern languages from UWM. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in modern languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in modern languages from Purdue.
The 12th most popular school in the country for modern languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in modern languages from Virginia Tech.
The 13th most popular school in the country for modern languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in modern languages from GMU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for modern languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in modern languages from Wayne State.
University of Delaware comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in modern languages. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in modern languages from UD.
The 15th most popular school in the country for modern languages majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in modern languages from WCUPA. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in modern languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in modern languages from Lamar University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in modern languages. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in modern languages from UNL.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in modern languages. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in modern languages from UNR. About 63% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to modern languages that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics | 501 |
| Language Translation | 185 |
| Comparative Literature | 153 |
| Applied Linguistics | 111 |
| Other Linguistics & Literature | 19 |
References
*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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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