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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in New Jersey

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

In this state, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 315
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 99
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 99
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 99
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Associate Degree 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.4%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 35,860 people employed in jobs related to a foreign languages and linguistics degree, compared to 1,421,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in New Jersey

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $76,390 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,381. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

#3

Princeton University

Princeton
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. In their early career, Princeton grads earn an average salary of $84,713.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,071 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall.

#4

Drew University

Madison
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $18,191.

#7

Rowan University

Glassboro
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,996. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Ocean County College

Toms River
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,297. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Professors 11% $62,670
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $74,320
Interpreters and Translators 9% $64,600
Social Scientists 8% $84,080
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 8% $79,500
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,619
Visual & Performing Arts 2,574
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1,506
English Language & Literature 1,189
Theology & Religious Vocations 284

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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