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Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Vanderbilt University

Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Vanderbilt University

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

Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.

Studying Online at Vanderbilt University

Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at Vanderbilt University

These rankings give you a sense of how Vanderbilt University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from Vanderbilt University

Students who complete Vanderbilt University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Foreign Languages & Linguistics at Vanderbilt University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,649
2 years $41,565
3 years $50,754
4 years $57,455
5 years $71,012

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Vanderbilt University take home a median $57,455, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics earnings compared with all majors at Vanderbilt University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from Vanderbilt University stands at $12,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates

Those who complete Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at Vanderbilt University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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

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