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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,070 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in MA.

In this state, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 813
Master’s Degree 137
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 49
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Associate Degree 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 33,350 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 Massachusetts

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $80,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,816 a year.

#3

Tufts University

Medford
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Graduates earn an average $54,590 after graduation.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,752. 63% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Smith College

Northampton
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Smith grads earn an average salary of $44,017. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. In their early career, Holy Cross grads earn an average salary of $64,279. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,761.

#8

Williams College

Williamstown
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 62% of students get financical aid.

#9

Wellesley College

Wellesley
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,175 a year.

#10

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,724. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 16% $74,520
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Social Scientists 9% $80,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Visual & Performing Arts 5,195
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,382
English Language & Literature 2,015
Theology & Religious Vocations 818
Philosophy & Religious Studies 587

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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