Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of New Orleans

If you plan to study foreign languages and linguistics, take a look at what University of New Orleans has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

UNO is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and has a total student population of 8,375. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students received their master's degree in foreign languages and linguistics.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Foreign Languages & Linguistics section at the bottom of this page.

UNO Foreign Languages & Linguistics Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Online Classes Are Available at UNO

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, UNO does offer online courses in foreign languages and linguistics for the following degree levels:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

UNO Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Student Demographics at UNO

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages and linguistics majors at University of New Orleans.

UNO Foreign Languages & Linguistics Master’s Program

The foreign languages and linguistics program at UNO awarded 19 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 37% men graduate in foreign languages and linguistics each year. UNO does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 5% more men than average.

In the foreign languages and linguistics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of degree recipients. That is 16% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a master's in foreign languages and linguistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	9
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Concentrations Within Foreign Languages & Linguistics

The following foreign languages and linguistics concentations are available at University of New Orleans. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of New Orleans. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Romance Languages	19

Related Majors

• Visual & Performing Arts
• English Language & Literature

Careers That Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in foreign languages and linguistics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for LA, the home state for University of New Orleans.

Occupation	Jobs in LA	Average Salary in LA
High School Teachers	13,930	$51,810
Social Scientists	280	$72,880
Foreign Language and Literature Professors	150	$62,190
Interpreters and Translators	90	$40,440

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Infrogmation of New Orleans under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.