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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at San Diego State University

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at San Diego State University

If you plan to study Foreign Languages & Linguistics, you may want to check out the program at San Diego State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Diego State University sits in San Diego, CA.

Studying Online at San Diego State University

Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at San Diego State University

Rankings can help you compare San Diego State University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #30 of 75
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #35 of 92
Best Value California #70 of 74
Best Value Far Western (Region) #81 of 91
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #186 of 366
Best Value Nationwide #223 of 363

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from San Diego State University

Those who finish San Diego State 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 San Diego State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,157
2 years $21,508
3 years $28,514
4 years $37,950
5 years $43,905

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from San Diego State University earn a median of $37,950, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from San Diego State University comes in at $12,978.

Best-Paid Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Students who finish Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at San Diego State University work across a variety of fields. 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

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