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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Minnesota

670 Foreign Languages & Linguistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 547
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Master’s Degree 34
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22
Associate Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Minnesota

25,170 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $64,840, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities.

#2

St Olaf College

Northfield
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 71% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,052.

#3

Macalester College

Saint Paul
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,814. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#6

Carleton College

Northfield
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,159. 69% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 63% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 56% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,973 Total Students

An average student at Concordia College Moorhead will pay a net price of $23,189. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 14% $53,250
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 11% $62,760
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
English Language and Literature Professors 4% $60,950
Social Scientists 3% $81,100
Professors 2% $59,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,264
Visual & Performing Arts 1,711
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,073
English Language & Literature 1,056
Philosophy & Religious Studies 338

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