Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Degrees
There are 1,121 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 27.0% of Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 28,685 degrees were awarded toForeign Languages & Linguistics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Foreign Languages & Linguistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 625 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,361 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,709 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 6,629 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,120 |
Earnings of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics of $46,553 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,322 |
| 4 years | $46,553 |
| 5 years | $54,624 |
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 Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. About 67.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 914 |
| Women | 1,863 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,086 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 147 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 514 | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 123 | 4.4% |
| International Students | 750 | 27.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 27.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,299 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Foreign Languages & Linguistics students seeking a master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. This school awarded 547 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 442 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This school awarded 304 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This school awarded 239 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 237 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This school awarded 231 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This school awarded 227 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 221 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 167 master's degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2,111 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,385 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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