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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in South Dakota

81 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 75
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in South Dakota

4,090 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 South Dakota

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $59,930, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in South Dakota that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at South Dakota State.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,389. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,830 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,284 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,662. Graduates earn an average $42,369 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in SD

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

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $60,970
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,530
Interpreters and Translators 13% $35,560
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Social Scientists 0% $67,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Liberal Arts & Humanities 222
Visual & Performing Arts 188
English Language & Literature 89
Theology & Religious Vocations 67
Philosophy & Religious Studies 15

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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