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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Kentucky

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Kentucky

If you plan to study Foreign Languages & Linguistics, take a look at what University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at University of Kentucky

Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 4
Best Value Kentucky #3 of 4
Best Value Southeast (Region) #51 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #57 of 76
Best Value Nationwide #245 of 363
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #262 of 366

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 4
Best Value Kentucky #3 of 4
Best Value Southeast (Region) #51 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #57 of 76
Best Value Nationwide #245 of 363
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #262 of 366

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’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 University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,491
2 years $30,119
3 years $34,240
4 years $42,349
5 years $50,104

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $42,349, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $26,530.

Best-Paid Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Those who complete Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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