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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 1,122 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in WI.

A Foreign Languages & Linguistics major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 712
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 321
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 321
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 321
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Wisconsin

There are 25,420 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 Wisconsin

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $73,400 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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

313 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,650 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UW - Eau Claire.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - La Crosse will pay a net price of $14,654. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Whitewater grads earn an average salary of $43,126. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#5

Marquette University

Milwaukee
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,037 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Lawrence U. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

#9

Beloit College

Beloit
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $36,139 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at UW Oshkosh. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in WI

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

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $50,800
Social Scientists 8% $69,380
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 7% $65,340
Professors 5% $78,880
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $68,240
High School Teachers 3% $56,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,376
Visual & Performing Arts 2,248
English Language & Literature 789
Philosophy & Religious Studies 236
Theology & Religious Vocations 130

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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