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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in District of Columbia

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

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.2%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in District of Columbia

There are 9,340 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 District of Columbia

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $93,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Gallaudet University

Washington
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $16,833.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,107 a year. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,801 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $34,684.

#4

American University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. 72% of students get financical aid.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 12% $64,110
Interpreters and Translators 12% $98,850
Professors 10% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $91,510
Social Scientists 1% $100,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Theology & Religious Vocations 340
Visual & Performing Arts 192
Philosophy & Religious Studies 68
English Language & Literature 67
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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