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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #12 of 12
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #28 of 46
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #45 of 46
Best Value Nationwide #248 of 363
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #347 of 366

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,997

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $24,500.

Top-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Students who finish Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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