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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Rhode Island

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at University of Rhode Island

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

University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island

Online coursework is an option at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at University of Rhode Island

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Rhode Island #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #7 of 22
Best Value New England (Region) #7 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 366
Best Value Nationwide #273 of 363

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Those who finish University of Rhode Island’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 Rhode Island
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,821
2 years $43,077
3 years $54,307
4 years $64,016
5 years $74,213

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $64,016, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from University of Rhode Island stands at $22,531.

Top-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Those who complete Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. 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

References

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