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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Utah

741 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 569
Associate Degree 114
Master’s Degree 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a foreign languages and linguistics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of foreign languages and linguistics majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 77.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Utah

There are 13,030 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 Utah

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $67,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

364 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,647. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,359 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $6,197. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,969 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

In their early career, Southern Utah University grads earn an average salary of $36,702. 96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,459. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Snow College

Ephraim
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,813 after graduation.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Social Scientists 54% $64,100
Professors 42% $0
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 37% $76,320
English Language and Literature Professors 37% $66,380
Interpreters and Translators 34% $41,650
High School Teachers 27% $57,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,518
Visual & Performing Arts 1,871
English Language & Literature 706
Philosophy & Religious Studies 133
Theology & Religious Vocations 15

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