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Foreign Languages & Linguistics in Washington

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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Washington

626 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

A Foreign Languages & Linguistics major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 572
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Associate Degree 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Washington

There are 19,380 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 Washington

A typical salary for a foreign languages and linguistics grad in the state is $67,550, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,017. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, UW Seattle grads earn an average salary of $55,968.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,979 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,562.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,514. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,109. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,299 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,335. Graduates earn an average $42,800 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

An average student at PLU will pay a net price of $23,024. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,492. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,602 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 22% $46,650
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Professors 19% $65,210
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $57,250
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 18% $60,400
Social Scientists 16% $73,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 17,408
Visual & Performing Arts 1,718
English Language & Literature 896
Philosophy & Religious Studies 331
Theology & Religious Vocations 268

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