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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Illinois

211 students earned Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Foreign Languages & Linguistics major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 135
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 34.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.2%
  • Other Races: 16.6%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 53,370 people employed in jobs related to a foreign languages and linguistics degree, compared to 1,421,940 nationwide.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Illinois

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $66,970 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $14,321. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 38% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 84% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 49% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,399 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,408 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 10% $43,100
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Social Scientists 3% $76,160
English Language and Literature Professors 2% $59,330
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $65,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,054
Visual & Performing Arts 1,053
English Language & Literature 305
Liberal Arts & Humanities 290
Philosophy & Religious Studies 147

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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