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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Northern Iowa

If you plan to study Foreign Languages & Linguistics, consider the program at University of Northern Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Northern Iowa is in Cedar Falls, IA.

Online Class Availability at University of Northern Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Northern Iowa. Of 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Those who finish University of Northern Iowa’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$40,281
3 years	$43,044
4 years	$46,139
5 years	$52,414

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $46,139, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Northern Iowa is $23,251.

Highest-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Graduates of the Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at University of Northern Iowa work across a variety of fields. Here 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.