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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Portland State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Portland State University
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.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics earnings compared with all majors at Portland State University

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

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