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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 409 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 385
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 16,790 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 South Carolina

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $68,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,626 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,114 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#4

Furman University

Greenville
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,496 a year. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Furman. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,336 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,559. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,129.

#8

Converse College

Spartanburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,534. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, USC Upstate grads earn an average salary of $37,542.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 15% $56,210
Interpreters and Translators 15% $42,050
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $62,480
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Social Scientists 0% $73,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4,243
Visual & Performing Arts 1,360
English Language & Literature 590
Theology & Religious Vocations 389
Philosophy & Religious Studies 199

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