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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in California

508 Foreign Languages & Linguistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 24th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in California

Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 350
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 142
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 142
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

In California, a foreign languages and linguistics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of foreign languages and linguistics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.6%
  • White: 30.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in California

There are 136,390 people in the state and 1,421,940 people in the nation working in foreign languages and linguistics jobs.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in California

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $80,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,023. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
686 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $57,540 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,178 after graduation. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $12,894.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in CA

Some of the careers foreign languages and linguistics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $106,790
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $100,790
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to foreign languages and linguistics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Visual & Performing Arts 2,548
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,635
English Language & Literature 912
Philosophy & Religious Studies 317
Liberal Arts & Humanities 121

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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