Foreign Languages & Linguistics at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Foreign Languages & Linguistics, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Distance learning is available at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Rankings at West Virginia University
Rankings can help you compare West Virginia University’s Foreign Languages & Linguistics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 366 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #125 of 363 |
Earnings for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates from West Virginia University
Those who finish West Virginia University’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,159 |
| 2 years | $36,134 |
| 3 years | $33,657 |
| 4 years | $45,930 |
| 5 years | $51,800 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from West Virginia University take home a median $45,930, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates from West Virginia University stands at $20,916.
Best-Paid Careers for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Graduates
Graduates of the Foreign Languages & Linguistics program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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 |
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.