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Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 50 students earned their Foreign Languages & Linguistics degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Foreign Languages & Linguistics Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%
  • White: 48.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Foreign Languages & Linguistics Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 14,450 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 Louisiana

Foreign Languages & Linguistics grads earn an average of $51,810 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer foreign languages and linguistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,140. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $36,166 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 67% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $46,457 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,094.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 13% $52,970
Interpreters and Translators 11% $36,370
Professors 9% $0
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Social Scientists 7% $71,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Theology & Religious Vocations 384
Visual & Performing Arts 163
English Language & Literature 134
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21
Philosophy & Religious Studies 15

View all majors related to Foreign Languages & Linguistics

View Nationwide Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

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