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Graduate Certificates in Foreign Languages & Linguistics

254 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 93 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.5% of foreign languages and linguistics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 254 students earned their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. This earns it the #28 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for foreign languages and linguistics students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. About 68.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 79
Women 175
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The racial-ethnic distribution of foreign languages and linguistics graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 14
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 38
White 111
International Students 47
Other Races/Ethnicities 27
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There are 93 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

55 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for foreign languages and linguistics students seekinga graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics from Columbia. About 53% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics from Liberty University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#3

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Idaho State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,380 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Idaho State University awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - Commerce is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics from Texas A&M Commerce. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#5

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts Amherst. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at UMass Amherst. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#6

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Adelphi University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,040 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Adelphi University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oregon is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics from UO. Of these students, 82% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at UNC Charlotte. About 67% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Augusta University. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Augusta University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at UCONN.

#11

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is San Jose State University. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at San Jose State University awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for foreign languages and linguistics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at KU. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, California
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Long Beach is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at California State University - Long Beach awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics from UTSA. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#14

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Binghamton University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 18,100 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics from Binghamton University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#16

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics from Texas Tech. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montclair State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in foreign languages and linguistics from Montclair State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#19

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in foreign languages and linguistics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to foreign languages and linguistics majors at Iowa. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in foreign languages and linguistics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The foreign languages and linguistics program at American University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Linguistics & Literature 154
Romance Languages 28
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 21
Classical Languages & Literature 19
Other Foreign Language & Literature 12

Below are some popular majors that are similar to foreign languages and linguistics that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theology & Religious Vocations 904
Visual & Performing Arts 865
English Language & Literature 565
Liberal Arts & Humanities 546
Philosophy & Religious Studies 420

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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