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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Iowa

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

As a degree choice, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.2%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Iowa

17,110 people in the state and 1,421,940 in the nation are employed in jobs related to foreign languages and linguistics.

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Wages for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Jobs in Iowa

In this state, foreign languages and linguistics grads earn an average of $71,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $36,200
Social Scientists 10% $0
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 9% $66,980
Professors 9% $54,370
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $71,530
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Visual & Performing Arts 163
English Language & Literature 151
Theology & Religious Vocations 78
Philosophy & Religious Studies 27
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

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