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Foreign Languages & Linguistics in Massachusetts

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Massachusetts

38,200 people in the state and 1,395,160 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Foreign Languages & Linguistics grad in the state is $89,864, compared to a typical salary of $77,414 nationwide.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Massachusetts offering Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Smith College

Northampton

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,340 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 20% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,875 in their first year after graduation. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#5

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Williams College

Williamstown

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,778 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,020 a year. About 21% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Wellesley College

Wellesley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,659 a year. With an admission rate of 14%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in MA

Some of the careers Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $39,815
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

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