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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Brown University

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Brown University

If you plan to study Foreign Languages & Linguistics, consider the program at Brown University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Brown University sits in Providence, RI.

Online Class Availability at Brown University

Online coursework is an option at Brown University. Of 11,956 students, 758 (6%) studied exclusively online and 238 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Brown University

Rankings can help you compare Brown University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #1 of 2
Best Value Rhode Island #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 366
Best Value New England (Region) #13 of 22
Best Value Nationwide #321 of 363

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #1 of 2
Best Value Rhode Island #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 366
Best Value New England (Region) #13 of 22
Best Value Nationwide #321 of 363

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Brown University

Graduates of Brown 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 Brown University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,130
2 years $37,139
4 years $53,108

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Brown University earn a median of $53,108, compared with $105,517 for all Brown University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Highest-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Those who complete Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Brown University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors, 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

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