Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Portland State University
If you are interested in studying Foreign Languages & Linguistics, consider the program at Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland State University is in Portland, OR.
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Studying Online at Portland State University
Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Portland State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #91 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 363 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #363 of 366 |
Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Portland State University
Those who finish Portland State University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,186 |
| 2 years | $28,098 |
| 3 years | $25,614 |
| 4 years | $35,401 |
| 5 years | $38,991 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Portland State University take home a median $35,401, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Portland State University comes in at $24,862.
Best-Paid Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates
Those who complete Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Here 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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