Doctor’s Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,000 earned their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in foreign languages and linguistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,909 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,000 |
| Graduate Certificate | 254 |
Earnings of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for foreign languages and linguistics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. About 55.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 446 |
| Women | 554 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of foreign languages and linguistics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
| White | 382 |
| International Students | 365 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Foreign Languages & Linguistics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 113 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for foreign languages and linguistics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of Chicago awarded 49 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from IU Bloomington. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 40 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at UC Berkeley. About 54% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 31 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UPenn. Of these students, 38% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from The Graduate Center. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Yale University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Yale University awarded 25 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Georgetown University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Georgetown. Of these students, 63% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Harvard University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from Harvard.
The 14th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in foreign languages and linguistics from UMCP. Of these students, 83% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Binghamton University. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Binghamton University. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Princeton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Princeton University awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University at Buffalo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at University at Buffalo awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Stanford. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Cornell University awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Literature | 427 |
| Romance Languages | 301 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 67 |
| East Asian Languages | 57 |
| Germanic Languages | 55 |
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