Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services

Types of Degrees Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other linguistic, comparative, & related language studies & services graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	193
Master’s Degree	19
Graduate Certificate	18
Basic Certificate	14
Doctor’s Degree	13

What Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, other linguistic, comparative, & related language studies & services majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services Majors

Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills for Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services Majors

A major in other linguistic, comparative, & related language studies & services prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services Majors

Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

What Can You Do With a Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services Major?

People with a other linguistic, comparative, & related language studies & services degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Transportation Planners	6.7%	$81,340

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services?

The major attracts more women than men. About 69% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other linguistic, comparative, & related language studies & services majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	36
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	43
White	81
International Students	15
Other Races/Ethnicities	15

Geographic Diversity

Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services appeals to people across the globe. About 7.8% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services

Some degrees associated with other linguistic, comparative, & related language studies & services may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other linguistic, comparative, & related language studies & services have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Bachelor’s Degree	75.0%
Master’s Degree	25.0%

Online Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	1	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	7	1
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	6	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	5	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Linguistic, Comparative, & Related Language Studies & Services

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other linguistic, comparative, & related language studies & services.

Major	Number of Grads
Linguistics	2,921
Modern Languages	2,515
Comparative Literature	946
Language Translation	855
Applied Linguistics	187

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Pandit Rahul Sanskrutayan, Banshidhar Mohanty under License

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