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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Boston University

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Boston University

If you are interested in studying Foreign Languages & Linguistics, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston University is located in Boston, MA.

Online & Distance Learning at Boston University

Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Boston University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boston University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 22
Best Value Massachusetts #5 of 9
Best Value New England (Region) #14 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 366
Best Value Nationwide #323 of 363

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #3 of 22
Best Value New England (Region) #14 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 366
Best Value Nationwide #323 of 363

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Boston University

Those who finish Boston University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,093
2 years $32,473
4 years $48,557
5 years $51,359

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Boston University take home a median $48,557, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

Best-Paid Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Students who finish Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $39,815

References

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