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Foreign Languages & Linguistics in Oregon

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Oregon

605 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 19th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 475
Master’s Degree 60
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Associate Degree 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Oregon

There are 13,340 people in the state and 1,421,940 people in the nation working in foreign languages and linguistics jobs.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $72,640, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $42,719. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,508. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Western Oregon State College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,645 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,638. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Reed College

Portland
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. An average student at Reed will pay a net price of $33,350. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,866 Total Students

In their early career, Willamette grads earn an average salary of $44,327. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,294. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

Pacific University

Forest Grove
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,858 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in OR

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

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 21% $63,060
Social Scientists 13% $73,860
Interpreters and Translators 13% $49,950
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $62,930
High School Teachers 9% $71,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Liberal Arts & Humanities 8,599
Visual & Performing Arts 1,672
English Language & Literature 524
Theology & Religious Vocations 378
Philosophy & Religious Studies 136

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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