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Foreign Languages & Linguistics in Michigan

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Michigan

1,118 Foreign Languages & Linguistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 852
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 88
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 88
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 88
Master’s Degree 68
Associate Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Michigan

27,830 people in the state and 1,421,940 in the nation are employed in jobs related to foreign languages and linguistics.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Michigan

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $75,020 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,962. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,371. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#4

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

In their early career, K College grads earn an average salary of $44,781. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. 53% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,445 a year.

#7

Hope College

Holland
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 97% of students get financical aid.

#8

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,573 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#10

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $39,850
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $72,870
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $73,650
Professors 9% $0
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Social Scientists 4% $72,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,711
Visual & Performing Arts 3,433
English Language & Literature 1,125
Theology & Religious Vocations 710
Philosophy & Religious Studies 380

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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