Modern Languages Master’s Degrees
There are 206 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Modern Languages.
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Education Levels of Modern Languages Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,396 students earned theirModern Languages majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Modern Languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 279 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,820 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 264 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Modern Languages Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Modern Languages of $43,990 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,314 |
| 4 years | $43,990 |
| 5 years | $52,123 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Modern Languages majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Modern Languages Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 284 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Modern Languages. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Modern Languages students seeking a master's degree is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Modern Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Modern Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Modern Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Modern Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Modern Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Modern Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Modern Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Modern Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College is a popular choice for Modern Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Modern Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Modern Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Modern Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Modern Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Modern Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Modern Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Modern Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Modern Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Memphis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Modern Languages. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Modern Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Modern Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Modern Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Modern Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Modern Languages that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics | 2,847 |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 967 |
| Comparative Literature | 917 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 240 |
| Applied Linguistics | 197 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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