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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Rhode Island

232 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

A Foreign Languages & Linguistics major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 225
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Rhode Island

There are 5,000 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 Rhode Island

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $85,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,827 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,638.

#2

Brown University

Providence
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 55% of students get financical aid.

#3

Providence College

Providence
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,338. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Bryant University

Smithfield
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. In their early career, Bryant grads earn an average salary of $70,109.

#5

Rhode Island College

Providence
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,017 after earning their degree at this institution.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in RI

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

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 7% $79,660
Interpreters and Translators 7% $42,840
English Language and Literature Professors 6% $81,380
Professors 4% $70,460
High School Teachers 3% $73,460
Social Scientists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Liberal Arts & Humanities 1,275
Visual & Performing Arts 709
English Language & Literature 306
Philosophy & Religious Studies 78
Theology & Religious Vocations 8

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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