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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 74 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in WV.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 45.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 39.2%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in West Virginia

There are 4,810 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 West Virginia

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $47,050 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in West Virginia that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending WVU will pay a net price of $13,355.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,351. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,613 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,840 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,102 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $11,326. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#5

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,983. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Shepherd University.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
576 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,085 after graduation.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $37,270
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $51,210
Interpreters and Translators 9% $31,150
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Professors 6% $52,280
Social Scientists 5% $73,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,558
Visual & Performing Arts 405
English Language & Literature 288
Theology & Religious Vocations 86
Philosophy & Religious Studies 73

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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