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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Cornell University

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Cornell University

If you plan to study Foreign Languages & Linguistics, take a look at what Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.

Online Class Availability at Cornell University

Online coursework is an option at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Cornell University

These rankings give you a sense of how Cornell University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #3 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #9 of 48
Best Value New York #14 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 366
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #39 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #345 of 363

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #3 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #9 of 48
Best Value New York #14 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 366
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #39 of 47
Best Value Nationwide #345 of 363

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Cornell University

Students who complete Cornell 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 Cornell University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $17,890
2 years $41,193
4 years $69,029
5 years $68,006

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Cornell University report median earnings of $69,029, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Cornell University stands at $15,500.

Top-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Graduates of the Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. 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

References

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