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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Virginia

877 Foreign Languages & Linguistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 714
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 61
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 61
Master’s Degree 34
Associate Degree 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Virginia

There are 36,140 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 Virginia

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 Virginia that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,593. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $21,301.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,562.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private school has an average net price of $26,175. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,554 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Randolph - Macon.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 28% $70,780
Social Scientists 16% $109,900
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,520
High School Teachers 12% $63,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,302
Visual & Performing Arts 3,471
Theology & Religious Vocations 2,592
English Language & Literature 1,778
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1,259

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