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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 579 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in MD.

A Foreign Languages & Linguistics major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 381
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 97
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 97
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 45
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Associate Degree 14
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.4%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 23,970 people employed in jobs related to a foreign languages and linguistics degree, compared to 1,421,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $73,490, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

65% of students get financical aid. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Goucher College

Baltimore
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,366.

#6

Salisbury University

Salisbury
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,391 after graduation. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Salisbury. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Graduates earn an average $48,390 after graduation. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at The Mount.

#8

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SMCM.

#8

McDaniel College

Westminster
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22% of the teachers are full time.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $73,540
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $70,160
Professors 8% $0
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Interpreters and Translators 7% $71,280
Social Scientists 4% $103,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,515
Visual & Performing Arts 2,055
English Language & Literature 952
Philosophy & Religious Studies 320
Theology & Religious Vocations 71

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